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he past few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for new Delta MP Carla Qualtrough. Not only did the human-rights lawyer, Paralympic swimmer and mom of four bounce back from an unsuccessful run for school board last year to beat Conservative cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay in October’s federal election, she became the first Liberal elected in these parts in almost 50 years. It’s a feat that’s not lost on the new MP, but the win did not come easily. “There’s no substitute for hard work. My team probably got sick of it, but it’s just like in swimming, you’ve got to do the laps. My team, they worked their butts off,” Qualtrough said in a recent interview with the Optimist. Gaining momentum in traditionally Conservative South Delta took some time, she said, noting the longer campaign — at 11 weeks it was twice as long as recent ones — likely worked in her favour. “It just gained this momentum, you know,

and it started out people paign, helped as well. would whisper to me, ‘I’m “We ran a pretty posivoting for you, but you tive campaign. We didn’t know this is a primarily spend a lot of time dissing Conservative town and it’s the other people and so I not good for business to think that was akin to what admit you’re Liberal.’ And was going on nationally for then people would say it the Liberals but I think it a little more openly and served me well,” she said, then they’d start convincadding that while she tried ing their neighbours… all to keep things positive, she of a sudden wasn’t shy people just to point out One of the started ownwhere she ing it and things I am very would do it was just things differhyper sensitive really neat ently. to is remaining momentum “I really for us.” thought rooted here In the end, people in in Delta and Qualtrough Delta didn’t garnered 49.3 remaining feel that the per cent of previous MP available to the popular was present, vote, besting people... they didn’t Findlay by feel like CARLA QUALTROUGH more than they were 9,000 votes. listened to, “I’m not going to lie, it they didn’t feel like they feels pretty darn good,” connected. And so that she said. “But it’s a huge was one of the things that honour, it’s a huge respon- I pointed out quite regusibility, there’s huge larly and the commitment expectations, as there I made that you’re not should be, and I’m well going to not hear from me aware that I’m going to if you send me an email. be held accountable for You might not like what the promises I made and you hear because I can’t I’m prepared to be held do everything, but you’re accountable.” going to hear from me.” Qualtrough said she Appointed to a dual thinks the positive style cabinet role of minister of her campaign, and the of sport and persons with Liberal’s national camdisabilities, the rookie MP

has already been back and forth between Delta and Ottawa several times. However, Qualtrough said she has made establishing her presence in Delta a priority. “One of the things that I am very hyper sensitive to is remaining rooted here in Delta and remaining available to people here in Delta regardless of where the cabinet posting takes me or where the different committees I’m on take me I need people to feel like I’m here and I’m accessible and I’m available.” Qualtrough and her staff are currently working on setting up constituency offices in both North Delta and South Delta. In addition to the dual cabinet postings, Qualtrough has also been appointed to two cabinet committees — the diversity and inclusion committee and she is vice-chair of the open and transparent government committee, which is looking into democratic reform. “It’s a huge deal. I’m a bit geeky when it comes to this kind of thing so I’m ridiculously enthusiastic about it,” said Qualtrough, who did her undergraduate degree in constitutional history.

Democratic and electoral reform were a major pillar in the Liberal party’s election campaign. “I think one of the challenges we’re facing as a group is priorities…” she said. “We all have mandate letters, they’re all very public, and we have to figure out how we can all achieve those goals and in what order. We said we’d do some things quick and we’re going to have to prepare to wait on some other things.” One of the longerterm projects for Qualtrough and the Ministry of Persons with Disabilities is the creation of the Canadians with Disabilities Act. “There’s a significant legislative gap in disability issues in Canada around accessibility and inclusion and while we have very strong anti-discrimination laws, you have to wait until somebody’s discriminated against in order to help them,” she said. “What we need to do is create a legislative tool that helps us avoid discrimination and exclusion from the beginning… It’s pretty exciting and that will be cutting edge if we do it right, which I intend to do my best to achieve.”

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Year in Review April

January

South Delta got a clearer picture of what stores are coming to Tsawwassen Commons. Walmart and Rona were already confirmed, but retailers such as Canadian Tire, Petsmart, Mark’s Work Warehouse and Dollarama were announced, joining 200 stores, including 16 anchors, at the adjacent Tsawwassen Mills. Saks OFF5th was recently announced as one of the anchors at Mills, joining Bass Pro Shops. Both malls are set to open in October 2016.

Ladner dog walker Emma Paulsen received a six-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of public mischief for making a false police report and causing an animal to continue to be in distress after leaving six dogs to die in the back of her truck the previous spring. She also received a 10-year ban on owning animals and lifetime ban on caring for animals for money.

May

February

Delta police Chief Jim Cessford retired in February after leading the department for 20 years. The affable Cessford, who had spent the earlier part of his policing career in Edmonton, was the country’s longest-serving police chief. In the summer, Neil Dubord was sworn in as Cessford’s replacement.

After Delta’s heritage committee turned over every stone possible, nothing could stop the demolition of the historic Kittson House in East Ladner. How to save and preserve heritage buildings turned out to be a much discussed issue this year with the municipality dealing with several development applications involving historic homes. The heritage committee continues to work on a strategy that will finally come to Delta council this coming year.

June

March

The Delta Hospital Foundation celebrated a record donation of $2.5 million from the Toigo family, money that will go toward expanding the laboratory and diagnostic imaging departments. In the fall, following the 17th annual Moonlight Gala, which raised over $320,000, the foundation announced it had reached its $7.5 million fundraising goal for the project.

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Port Metro Vancouver’s application to build Terminal 2 was put on hold after the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency requested additional information, which was submitted a few weeks ago. Local activists are continuing to line up to take shots at PMV’s environmental assessment of the proposal at Roberts Bank, while Delta council this month also said the assessment has significant deficiencies that need to be addressed.

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Year in Review July

October

Fraser Health announced it will strengthen surgical services at Delta Hospital, but made it clear the enhancements are aimed at day surgeries. Holding a couple of wellattended community meetings earlier in the year with the Friends of Delta Hospital, doctors at the hospital had raised concerns about the surgical program, which they said does not operate at the same level as other hospitals in the region. They met with the health minister as well.

August

Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough bucked history in October’s federal election by easily defeating Conservative cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay to capture the reconfigured riding of Delta. At the end of an 11-week campaign, Qualtrough’s margin of victory was more than 9,000 votes. She was subsequently named to the federal cabinet as minister of sport and persons with disabilities.

November

Brent Seabrook brought the Stanley Cup to Tsawwassen in August for the third time in six years. The Chicago Blackhawks defenceman paraded the cup on a Zamboni along 56th Street on his way to the South Delta Recreation Centre. Seabrook grew up in Tsawwassen playing in the South Delta Minor Hockey Association and later with the Delta Ice Hawks.

A more than two-year fight against a plan to erect radio transmission towers near the Point Roberts border ended in victory for local residents in November when BBC Broadcasting Inc. decided not to appeal a Skagit County Superior Court ruling. The company’s application to erect five 45-metre (150-foot) steel towers about 330 metres from the border had earlier been rejected by Whatcom County because they exceeded height limits in the American peninsula.

December

September

In a narrow vote in December, Tsawwassen First Nation members rejected a proposal to build an LNG plant on Tsawwassen lands. Fiftythree per cent of members that voted didn’t support the plan that would have provided the TFN and its members an estimated $14 million in revenues annually. On a separate front, an environmental assessment is getting underway on an application by WesPac Midstream Vancouver LLC to build an LNG export facility adjacent to the FortisBC plant in Tilbury, which is undergoing a major expansion.

Alberta’s new premier, Rachel Notley suggested Delta’s Roberts Bank might be a better option for the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The firstterm New Democrat premier had already indicated support for Kinder Morgan Inc.’s $5.4-billion oil pipeline twinning plan, which has drawn heated opposition from such cities of Burnaby and Vancouver as well as environmental groups.

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Animal shelter has community centre feel

Municipally-run facility has successful year with strong adoption rates and expanded programs SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s becoming more like a community centre and less like a pound. That’s how Delta Community Animal Shelter manager Sarah Jones describes the municipally-run facility that has enjoyed another successful year of strong adoption rates, expanded program offerings and community involvement. “We’re a community centre for animal lovers,” says Jones. “We’re trying to incorporate new things and want to be a resource for the community. We don’t want to be just a pound because that’s not what we are anymore. We want to unite animal lovers and nurture those

relationships in the community.” Opened two years ago, the animal shelter at the corner of Tilbury and Hopcott roads in the Tilbury industrial area provides appropriate space for dogs, cats, and small animals while they await forever homes. It features 18 dog pens, including undercover outdoor areas, two covered dog runs, five separate cat rooms, and space for small animals, shelter staff and volunteers. Thanks to social media, adoption rates have been “amazing” this year, says Jones, noting the shelter also takes in animals from other communities through the Travelling Tales program. The shelter still has a

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Delta Community Animal Shelter veterinary technician Brittanee Cornett, holds independent but eager to please Emma, a three-month-old American bulldog Catahoula mix available for adoption few animals up for adoption that are a little more difficult to place because they have had medical issues or are not ideal in homes with young children, but Jones says they are terrific animals none-

theless and she’s hoping people consider them. When it comes to adopting puppies, Jones says they prefer families with younger children so the puppies grow up with the kids.

“We don’t get a lot of dogs that are suitable for young kids, so it’s when the puppies come, then we can help the families,” she says. As far as cats, the socalled kitten season when the shelter is usually overwhelmed wasn’t so bad this year, with Jones speculating word has finally got out about the need to spay or neuter. “Cats are still definitely our number one residents, especially the ones that have needs,” she says. The shelter also had an influx of bunnies this year but that number has gone down recently thanks in part to a sanctuary taking in some of the animals deemed less social. Jones says owners reclaiming lost pets has

been strong thanks to the Internet as well as microchip identification. A number of free pet owner classes were introduced this year, ranging from introduction to trick training, dog bite prevention for families and weight control tips for pets, and more will be offered next year. The shelter will also be holding microchip clinics for a low fee. The shelter also introduced a Tales for Tails reading program for kids this year in which young people can practice their skills by reading stories aloud to animals that enjoy the interaction. For more information about the Delta Community Animal Shelter, call 604-940-7111.

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The numbers are way down this year thanks to the lousy weather. Held on a snowy and rain drenched Sunday,

Dec. 27, the preliminary numbers for annual Ladner Christmas Bird Count had the local count of bird species spotted here at 133. Last year, held a week prior on a sunny and clear

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Port committee would love to hear from you Group looks back at what was accomplished this year and what’s on the horizon in the new year

understanding. As the year ends, the For several years, the Port Community Liaison PCLC (and its predecessor, Committee (PCLC) would the Deltaport CLC) has like to provide an update met to cover topics that on what the multi-stakeare important to its repholder committee has resentative groups. Some been up to. topics are immediate and But first, what is a operational; others are “multi-stakeholder” comongoing, or long-term. mittee? In a nutshell, it is So what have we cova group of people — with ered in the past year? multiple interests — that Not surprisingly, we’ve get together to share inforlearned about the Roberts mation. In the case of the Bank PCLC, we Terminal 2 are made up of In the case of the proposal. In addiresidents, PCLC, we are made tion to governup of residents, dialogue ment, about the farmers, government, busifarmers, businesses, process, we’ve nesses, rail and the port had the rail and chance the port itself. to hear itself. directly And from Port why do Metro Vancouver about we exist? The idea is that “why,” “how” and “who” by meeting face-to-face may be involved with any and exchanging information, port-related concerns future expansion. As the facilitator of trade can be addressed more throughout the region, the effectively. port is also involved with In a sense, it’s a grownup way of recognizing that activities along the Fraser River. we share the same space Accordingly, the PCLC — sometimes with differhas discussed local chanent priorities — but can nel dredging, habitat still get together to build

been raised, including the idea of an inland port. In the future, we hope to learn more about the LNG proposal that was just announced by TFN. As the feedback is multidirectional, it is communicated to port operators and businesses through the participation of the leaders of Westshore and GCT Terminals, as well as the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Through these participants, and the port, the PCLC has also learned about emerging business practices, monitoring programs and cost-sharing initiatives aimed at reducing the impacts of trade. So, what’s ahead for 2016? The federal government will appoint the independent review panel to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed Terminal 2. This process will extend into 2017 and there will be opportunities for public input. What do you think about port expansion? Do you have any questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at PCLC@portmetrovancouver.ca.

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Port Community Liaison Committee members Patrick Thompson (far left), Leslie Abramson (centre) and Frank Rogers (far right) present a cheque for $500 to coordinator Joe Van Essen and volunteers of the South Delta Food Bank. In lieu of receiving gift baskets for their time, committee members asked Port Metro Vancouver to make a donation to local charities. enhancements and new business proposals. With trucking and rail infrastructure so critical to the flow of goods — and so relevant to the local residential and agricultural communities — we have talked about road and rail expansion at Deltaport as well as the new truck licensing system, 24-hour gates and proposed staging area off Highway 17.

Having community members, an environmental appointee and the Delta Farmers’ Institute at the table allows this information to be channelled amongst various constituents. In 2015, the most common community concerns have related to noise, air quality and traffic levels. Additional insight has been provided by exter-

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lot can happen in a year — you only have to look to Carla Qualtrough for proof of that. At this time last year, Qualtrough was far from a political star, just over a month removed from a distant 13th place showing in the Delta school board election. Today, she’s not only the newly-minted Liberal MP for Delta, she’s also the federal minister of sport and persons with disabilities, one of just three B.C. ministers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. It isn’t terribly surprising Qualtrough, a well-spoken human rights lawyer, former Paralympic athlete and mother of four, is our representative in Ottawa given she’s clearly qualified for the position, but the fact she’s doing it as a Liberal comes as a bit of a shock. Voters in these parts buck the trend provincially by electing the legislature’s lone independent, but when it comes to the federal scene, we’ve been steadfast in our support of the party at the furthest right of the political spectrum. How loyal are we to those occupying such ground? Well, the last time South Delta voters elected a Liberal, the Vancouver Canucks were still a couple of years away from joining the National Hockey League. All that changed in 2015. The 11-week campaign actually ended up backfiring on the Conservatives as you could sense people around here – and presumably across the country – began warming to the idea of Liberal representation. There was already some level of dissatisfaction with Harper and Co., but given we always vote right-of-centre, regardless of what’s going on in the rest of Canada, it still seemed like a pretty steep mountain for Qualtrough to climb. Over the course of the three-month campaign, however, voters went from entertaining the possibility of voting Liberal to seriously considering it to actually taking the plunge. It might have seemed a little strange for some to stray from the nest, but ultimately they felt more comfortable in red than blue this time around. Whether this change sticks will depend on a number of factors, but voters here have shown they will support someone they feel is sticking up for them and their issues. Qualtrough pulled off quite the stunner in 2015, but her work is just beginning.

Annual Christmas Address shines light on darker times

watched Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Address this year on YouTube and recalled hearing her messages in decades passed. Her first formal televised address was back in 1957, when television was still somewhat a novelty. Considering she turns 90 this coming year, it is quite a tremendous accomplishment that she continues to write and deliver these annual greetings with such vigor. The only head of state that I know of that comes even close to her longevity is Fidel Castro — and he is starting to fade. Their longevity is due no doubt in both cases to the fact that they cannot be voted out of office. We generally take a dim view of Presidents for Life, but for the Queen and the Pope, it seems to work. Probably because they have no temporal power. In our family, my mother always made a point of hearing the Queen’s address every Christmas morning. It was a different age back then. You had to be there if you wanted to catch her comments. Nowadays, you can get the Queen’s comments on YouTube at your leisure. The first “wireless” broadcast Christmas address occurred in 1932 and was written by Rudyard Kipling.

Community Comment TOM SIBA

Kipling, among other poems, wrote The Jungle Book and The Man Who Would be King, which were both later on made into feature films. Aspects of Kipling’s work were adopted by the Boy Scouts with the “wolf pack” becoming the basic unit of scouting. Kipling’s Law of the Jungle was “the strength of the Pack is the Wolf and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” The Scouting motto of “Be Prepared” would have been very apropos in 1932 with the dark clouds of National Socialism gathering in Germany. This year, the Queen spoke of her relation to certain Christmas traditions. She mentioned her great, great grandfather, Prince Albert, organized the first Christmas tree and how the prac-

tice spread. (She also mentioned that Albert started the tradition of having an angel atop the Christmas tree, but the rational the Queen gave differed from the more common story involving Santa Claus and the littlest angel.) The Queen referred to the dark periods that have occurred over the past year, but spoke of all those lighting candles of hope. She quoted from the Gospel of John that “light shines in the darkness and the darkness does not overcome it.” It is wonderful to see the attempt in Canada to provide refuge to those who have been driven from their homes in Syria. The number promised by the Liberals was a campaign utterance and unlikely to be achieved. (They will no doubt offset falling short on the refugee numbers by generating a much larger deficit than estimated.) With the ongoing horror show that is the Middle East, it is, as the Queen says, important to light a candle of hope against the darkness, but to also remember Kipling and Be Prepared. We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year — and if it isn’t prosperous, enjoy it anyway. Tom Siba is a former Publisher of the Delta Optimist.

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Amazing year for Delta Hospital Recipe for failure Editor: 2015 has been an extraordinary year for the Delta Hospital Foundation. With the support of our amazing community, there have been some momentous achievements for our hospital and all those who live in Delta. From the $2.5 million donation from Shato Holdings Ltd. and the Toigo family, which led us to announce the expansion of our hospital’s diagnostic services department in March this year, to the wrap up of this $7.5 million campaign at our Moonlight Gala in November, it has been a year full of celebration,

excitement and generous community spirit. These successes are built on the exceptional and heart-warming care that our community receives from the staff at Delta Hospital. There is a team of hundreds of dedicated men and women who work tirelessly every day to give you the best care possible and ensure you go home healthy. Their work is supported by the generosity of this community. A $500,000 endowment gift was received from a patient who passed away in 2014. He had received regular care at Delta Hospital and wanted to “do something

for the angels that watched over me when I was sick.” This is a wonderful example of the heartfelt gifts that we see time and time again — such gifts are a testament to how much we care for those around us. The Delta community is special, and those who live here care so deeply for each other, and for our hospital. The upcoming diagnostic services development is only the first phase of a long term plan to expand Delta Hospital. We will soon be embarking on a large scale expansion of residential care because we know the importance of being able

to stay in the community that you love so dearly. In years to come, we will provide the very best in elder care services right here in Delta. The holiday season provides a chance for us to reflect on the year that has just been: to remember the good times, to think of those who are no longer with us, to spend time with family and friends and to be thankful for the community that surrounds us. Thank you community of Delta for making 2015 an outstanding year for our hospital and for all those that call Delta home. Veronica Carroll Executive Director Delta Hospital

Trudeau ‘broom’ can reduce bureaucracy

Editor: Justin Trudeau has said that he will bring forward suggestions for a revision of the “first past the post” electoral system. No doubt this will lead to extensive discussion and, possibly, a referendum. However there is a far more urgent requirement to improve efficiency, cost and indeed representation. That is to stop the

rapidly increasing cost and proliferation of bureaucracy at local, municipal and regional levels. This used to be called empire building. Consider the multiplicity of city halls, each with staffing and administration, local politicians, police forces, etc. Layers of bureaucracy that find the need to create further levels for hopeful co-ordi-

nation of policy. Metro Vancouver (once GVRD) is an obvious case. This self-sustaining political class and its attendant bureaucracy is now challenged by the Port Metro Vancouver structure. The relationship between federal, provincial, municipal and semi-autonomous Crown corporations is in need of an urgent study to eradicate the hugely

wasteful replicated and excessively costly bureaucracy we have allowed to proliferate. There is an opportunity for the Trudeau new broom to reduce bureaucracy and improve representation at the same time. The comfort level of those administering local government needs perhaps to be disturbed? Peter Duffey

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Editor: Re: Limit hasn’t been reached, letter to the editor, Dec. 24 The argument of whether the “limit” on refugees has or has not been “reached” remains to be debated. However, when it comes to fast-tracking 10,000 Syrian refugees by year’s end, and another 15,000 by March 2016, surely we have to ask ourselves whether we are the sort of democracy that encourages responsible and sustainable refugee policies or whether Liberal electoral grandstanding on the refugee question during the election campaign was just another vote-pandering aspect in the political arsenal of electoral refugee politics. Justin Trudeau’s flighty

political arbitrariness of insisting on rushing the arrival of 25,000 refugees to comply with a starryeyed political March 2016 deadline, without a viable mechanism of security vetting and adequate settlement preparations, merely creates a recipe for failure. Political haste in this matter is all the more unjustified since prospective refugees are being chosen from among those presently in Turkish, Lebanese and Jordanian camps, all of whom are not facing imminent danger. Neither the country nor refugees are well served when domestic electoral refugee politics trump sustainable and responsible refugee policies. E.W. Bopp

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Strong review process needed for mega projects Editor: The Concerned Professional Engineers (CPE) is a group of registered professional engineers with significant experience in the design, construction and operation of bulk export marine terminals in Canada and around the world. As professional engineers, we understand Canada’s oil industry requires an export route through Canada’s Pacific Coast in order to transport its valuable product to global markets. However, we also understand these mega projects — pipelines, terminals and tanker shipping routes — pose significant risks to the safety of Canadians and to our

natural environment. In our opinion, a strong, independent, sciencebased review and oversight process is required to ensure the success of these projects while risks are kept at a minimum. We believe the National Energy Board (NEB) has failed in its responsibility to implement such a process, particularly for the Enbridge Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan Transmountain projects. As intervenors in the review of the first project and as commenters for the second, we witnessed firsthand the flaws in the NEB’s process. We are alarmed at the number of critical issues still left unaddressed.

have repeatedly questioned whether it can be cleaned up effectively at all. • Finally, we are concerned the funding structure currently in place to pay for a spill is woefully inadequate and Canadian taxpayers are exposed to these risky projects. In contrast, the marine shipping industry is structured to limit its liability to the greatest possible extent. Our recommendations are that alternate locations for the marine terminals must be seriously considered for both Northern Gateway and Transmountain. For Northern Gateway, moving the terminal from Kitimat to Prince Rupert or

Below is a brief summary of our concerns: • The proponents’ own risk analyses state there is a 10 per cent probability in the 50-year lifetime of either project of a marine spill greater than 5,000 cubic metres (for Northern Gateway) or 8,250 cubic meters (for Transmountain). As a comparison, the April 2015 MV Marathassa spill into Vancouver’s English Bay was estimated to be 2.7 cubic metres. • The product that will be transported, diluted bitumen, is substantially different from crude oil. Very little is known about how it will behave when spilled into a marine environment. Environment Canada’s own scientists

preferably to Port Simpson would eliminate the need for supertankers to navigate 220 kilometres of narrow fjords in the pristine Great Bear Rainforest, a waterway that will be shared every year by several hundred liquefied natural gas tankers. For Transmountain, moving the terminal from the confined Burrard inlet to Roberts Bank, where there is already a coal superport and a container terminal, would provide a clearer route to the open ocean and allow for larger vessels to be used, significantly cutting the number of vessels travelling. These alternatives have been proposed to the NEB, Enbridge and Kinder Morgan many times, and

each time have been disregarded without a thorough review or response. We recently put in a request to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take a look at how the NEB reviews these mega projects in hopes that information can be made available to the public. Canada is uniquely situated to take advantage of its tremendous endowment of petroleum resources while ensuring the preservation of its environment for all Canadians, now and in the future. We hope the new government will consider our proposals. Brian Gunn Concerned Professional Engineers

New bridge will add to existing problems problems. Commuters had better bring a book and a snack as surely traffic will bottleneck at the Oak Street Bridge like never before. This bridge will allow enormous vessels to use

Editor: Will someone please allay my fears regarding this monstrous proposal? This $3.5-billion, 10-lane bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel can only add to existing

the Fraser River to carry dangerous cargo, right past our front door (the real reason for the pressure, I’m sure). The increase in automobiles presents further concerns regarding pollution.

This subject alone is receiving worldwide attention at present. We are disregarding all responsibilities to our planet by allowing this structure to proceed. Gladys Gibson

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ere we are: poised to bid adieu to the old year, and usher in the

new one. The husband and I have been watching this day approach, and pondering what most milestonewatchers have been pondering: our goals for 2016. It’s what you’re supposed to do, right? Take stock of your life and decide what needs finetuning? We’ve decided we will not make any drastic adjustments. There’ll be no vows to take up mountain climbing or to eliminate chocolate cake from

butter,” he said. “Same the diet. No plans to learn Mandarin or take kickbox- with the Raisin Bran, the mayonnaise and the cofing lessons or assume a fee.” vegan diet. “And the milk,” I added. Our goals are decidedly “No point in remembermodest. ing the Raisin Bran if you “I’m going to try to be forget the nicer to milk.” telemarI told him that He nodketers,” I in 2016, I would ded. Goal informed confirmed. the husresolve to delete I told him band. This, my emails more that in 2016, on day I would three of our often. After all, resolve discussion I don’t need to delete about resoupwards of my emails lutions. “That’s 13,000, especially more often. After all, I good,” he given that ninedon’t need said. “You tents of them upwards can be of 13,000, pretty bruare Facebook especially tal to them. alerts, pleas given that And they’re for charitable nine-tenths only doing of them are their job.” donations and Facebook “What notifications about alerts, pleas about shoe sales. for charitayou?” I ble donaasked. tions and He notifications about shoe paused for a moment, sales. pondering. In addition, I added, I “I’m going to try to would pay more attention remember to add to the to the household, and speshopping list when I’ve used the last of the peanut cifically, to dirt.

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“I’m going to dust the venetian blinds,” I said. “At least once this year. Same with the bed: I’m going to vacuum underneath it. At least once in 2016.” The husband gave me a high five. “Nice,” he said. “I have a household-related resolution of my own.” In the coming year, he informed me, he would try to leave fewer sneakers inside the front door, especially those he’d just worn

on a run around town. “Brilliant,” I said. “Those ones belong on the porch.” We stared at each other, wondering if we were done. Turns out no. “I’m going to try to remember to not throw red socks in the washing machine with my white shirts,” the husband said. “Nice one,” I said. “How many shirts have you lost that way?” “I don’t want to talk about it,” he said. “Any

others for you?” “Hmm,” I said. Turns out yes. In 2016, I said, I would try to remove some of the 500 reusable shopping bags that have taken up residency on the floor in the car, since I rarely need more than five. And so we’ll move ahead a year, resolutions made. Should you call and try to sell something, I hope I won’t be mean. I didn’t pledge I’d be less brutal — only that I’ll try.

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KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen is looking for teams of four to compete in the first ever South Delta Big Quiz Night on Saturday, Jan. 23. There will be 10 categories ranging from Canada to Geography to Movies and History to determine who has the best all-round knowledge. KinVillage is looking for companies, organizations, shops, offices and individuals to gather together four colleagues to prove who is the best. The entry fee is $20 per team. Contact Ivor Hewitt at ivorhewitt9@gmail. com (604-943-6338) with a contact name, telephone number and your team name. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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rave souls will take a chilly dip into the waters of Boundary Bay tomorrow at Delta’s 36th annual Polar Bear Swim. The New Year’s Day

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Carolyn Drew’s debut art exhibit is now on display at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. The show, titled Art Essence, features her original abstract paintings. Drew, who lives in Tsawwassen, is a selftaught artist who uses acrylics on canvas for her work. You can choose your colours, create a first layer and then throw more colours on as you like, she says.

“You just keep going until you like what you’re creating,” she explains. She started painting in 2010 after taking a fun intuitive painting workshop with her kids to paint a gift for Father’s Day. For the next few years she dabbled and played around, making gifts for her family, art cards and mugs. Now she’s trying to take her art from a hobby to a business. Drew says her work was featured at the local London Drugs for the month of December, she

had a piece used for an e-book cover and had work used by a home staging company for an upcoming TV series. She also puts on art workshops for kids. “Little things have been happening and now I just want to keep it going.” Her exhibit runs until Jan. 18 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. For more on Drew’s PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE art visit her website at www.carolyndrew. Carolyn Drew’s Art Essence exhibit runs until Jan. 18 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. com.

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Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements to improve health and balance. A new beginner classes starts in Tsawwassen on Monday, Jan. 4 at St. David’s Anglican Church, 111551A St. and in Ladner on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Classes run from 10

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Living with Cancer Support Group - five sessions beginning Thursday, Jan. 14 - March 10, 1:30–3:30 pm (every second Thursday). Group is for anyone living with cancer at any stage of diagnosis. Takes place at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Preregistration required before the start of the group. Call 604-948-0660 ext. 305 or email: gilly@deltahospice. org for more information or to register. Heads Up! An Introduction to Brain Health, free workshop presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., KinVillage, 5430-10th Ave. Jan. 20. Preregistration required. 604449-5000, info.southfraser@ alzheimerbc.org. Reach Society Preschool South Delta open house Jan. 20, 6-8pm, 3-3800 72nd St., Ladner. Parents and children are welcome. Come and see our inclusive preschool in the countryside. For more info: 604-946-6622 ext 308. The New Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is accepting members for the 2016 season. The

season begins on April 5 at 9 am. Any woman interested in joining please contact Mary Fraser at 604-9407730 or the Pro Shop at 604948-4653.

SPECIAL EVENTS The public is invited to come and learn about some of the unique history of Freemasonry in an open forum where the Lodge is setup, the Freemasons will be in their full attire and the presentation given by a guest speaker will be both interesting and interactive. The Origin of Freemasonry: Myths, Theories, and History, by W. Bro. Jonathan Silveira takes place Wednesday, Jan. 27. Presentation: 8 pm - Open to Prospects Dress code: regular business attire. Location: 4873 Delta St., Ladner. To register visit http://tinyurl. com/Tsawwassen-LodgePresentation. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Deltassist Family & Community Services Tsawwassen Save-On-Foods Shopping Volunteers The Deltassist-Save-On-Foods Phone Shop Program is looking for volunteers to shop for seniors. The program takes place on Wednesday mornings at the Tsawwassen Save-On-Foods Store. You will have lots of fun with an amazing group of volunteers. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com FINDS Children’s Thrift Store Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We are looking for more people to work in our thrift store FINDS. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Interested volunteers please contact Robyn at: volunteer@reachchild.org or 604-946-6622 ext 328 For more volunteer opportunities visit Deltassist’s website at www.deltaassist.com and click on Volunteer.

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South Delta Bantam Rams put the finishing touch on an unbeaten season with a 44-0 win over Victoria in the provincial championship game, played earlier this month in Langley.

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Bantam Rams perfect again Core of minor football team wins its third straight provincial championship South Delta Bantam Rams concluded another perfect season in grand style earlier this month, capturing Football B.C.’s provincial championship with a 44-0 victory over the Victoria Spartans. The triumph not only completed an unbeaten campaign, it capped three years of complete domination by a core of 15-year-olds that produced three B.C. titles — two at Bantam and another at Junior Bantam back in 2013. Along the way, the Rams didn’t lose a single game. The 2015 championship tilt, played at McLeod Stadium in Langley, followed a similar script to so many previous performances. Playing the Spartans for the first time since the early stages of the Vancouver Mainland Football League regular season, South Delta jumped out to a big first quarter lead and never looked back. It was 15-0 before the Rams offence had even stepped onto the field. Michael Calvert returned the opening kickoff for a 69-yard touchdown, then went the distance again on Victoria’s first punt of the game,

this time from 52-yards out. Calvert’s explosiveness was hardly a surprise given he was also a terror on kick returns playing up at the high school level this past season with the South Delta Sun Devils. Rams holder Douglas Jameson scrambled for a “heads-up” two-point conversion, while placekicker Niall Cummins chipped in four converts. Calvert also punted for a rouge to round out a solid special teams performance. On offence, receiver Billy Matwichyna added an 11-yard touchdown run and hauled in another score from five yards out. Offensive lineman Ethan Prasad even got a taste of the end zone when he made a six-yard catch from Calvert on a tackle eligible play. The Rams league-leading defence kept the Spartans off the scoreboard with quarterback sacks by Andrew Kraft, Jarvis Dashkewytch, Rahul Chandra, Cole Howes and Prasad. Interceptions were added by Ethan Troniuk, Rylan Tjahyana and Calvert. Fittingly, middle linebacker Ryan Jensen capped the scoring with a 52-yard “pick six.”

Linebacker Noah Brown and Calvert were awarded the most sportsmanlike and most valuable player awards, respectively. “It was great to see such a balanced performance from our team, in what for many of the players was their final game with the Rams organization”, said head coach Brent Calvert who will see most of his graduating players continuing their careers across the street at SDSS. “The majority of these kids grew up playing football together, and it’s a testament to how much effort they have put in to working together as a team over those years to win three consecutive provincial football titles while amassing a 38-0-0 record.” The Bantam Rams also include players; Mattias Simek, Aneel Nijjar, Johnny Sutherland, Nico Ouellette, Riley Varhaug, Morgan Brumby, Dylan Hampton, Nick Klassen, Riley Gookstetter, Jarrod Bee, Jack Mintzler, Jello Juatco, Keldon Olmstead; team manager Terri Calvert; and coaches Dan Matwichyna, Jeff Stalling, Raj Prasad, Peter Dashkewytch, Matt Kraft and Ward Mintzler.

Ice Hawks get back to work Friday at PJHL Winter Classic Just hours after ringing in the new year, the Delta Ice Hawks will return to work as part of the inaugural Pacific Junior Hockey League Winter Classic in Richmond. It will feature all 10 PJHL teams

playing two games over three days at Minoru Arenas. The event is part of the league’s 50th anniversary celebration and provides a practical format for players to be showcased to junior and college scouts.

The Ice Hawks will take on the Abbotsford Pilots on Friday (4 p.m.) then face the Grandview Steelers on Saturday (7 p.m.). The Ice Hawks will bring momentum into the Winter Classic after putting together

back-to-back wins prior to the Christmas break. Delta travelled to Abbotsford Dec. 18 where it came through with a come-from-behind 5-4 victory. One night later, it was a 4-3 overtime win at Port Moody.

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# 313 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

5986 128A ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

973 53A ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 301 1280 55TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 16 12333 ENGLISH AV Steveston South,wRichmond

5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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1678 57TH ST. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

1089 WILMINGTON DR. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

4752 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4445 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

5117 ERIN WY. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5247 10A AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

4517 46A ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

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(Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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*as of December 31st, 2014

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A20 The Delta Optimist New Year Edition December 30 and 31, 2015

CUSTOM BUILT CUL-DE-SAC HOME! • Expansive executive home w/ 4 bedrooms plus games room & den • 4,000 sq. ft. of living space with room for everyone • Large rooms and open concept kitchen design • Large fenced yard and quiet street • Close to parks and schools • Easy access into Richmond and Vancouver

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• 2700 sq. ft., 3 level split, 4 bedrooms • 7513 sq. ft. lot beautifully landscaped, • Interior completely redone • Great street appeal and floor plan. • Quiet, highly desirable neighbourhood • Double garage

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6186 48a Ave, Ladner

38 Deerfield, Tsawwassen

$1,288,800

$1,300,000

WESTCOAST INSPIRED FAMILY HOME W/VIEW! • 3 bedroom + den& office with contemporary 2500+ sq. ft. design • 8,945 sf west facing yard with Water Views! • Many updates incl stunning outdoor entertaining area • Circular driveway, double garage and exquisite landscaping • Vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light

W NE TING LIS

STUNNING CUL-DE-SAC HOME IN PEBBLE HILL!

193 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

4923 Cedar Cr., Tsawwassen

$1,386,800

$1,399,900

• Potential to subdivide into 2 single family lots • 13.347 sq. ft. lot close to town centre • Livable two-level home that can be held for investment • Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping and services • Inquire for more information

W NE TING LIS

POTENTIALLY SUBDIVIDABLE IN BEACH GROVE!

1071 53a St, Tsawwassen

5711 16th Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,400,000

$1,585,000 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• 70 ft. frontage • 8610 sq. ft. Lot • The OCP is MR/RG – residential ground oriented • Potential 3 storey Townhomes • May be sold with 4674 51st Street • Outstanding location right in the heart of Ladner

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

• 70 ft. Frontage • 8610 sq. ft. Lot • The OCP is MR/RG – residential ground oriented • Potential 3 storey Townhomes • May be sold with 4684 51st Street • Stunning location near parks, schools, and many amenities

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Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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• Over 10,000 sq. ft. rectangular lot across from the golf course • Wonderfully updated rancher can still be kept or held during rezoning • Updates throughout and private yard with nice landscaping • Located close to schools and many amenities • Just a few blocks from the beach

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INVESTOR ALERT!

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

• Westcoast inspired architecture • Updated throughout with open concept plan • 3,000+ sq. ft. home on 9,914 sq. ft. lot • 4 bedrooms plus den and bonus games room • Quiet, family friendly location close to schools and parks

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SUBDIVIDABLE LOT IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN!

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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4684 51 Street, Ladner

4674 51 Street, Ladner

$1,600,000

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4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015! *Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• Phenomenal $500k+ modern renovation • Too much to list, endless top-of-the-line upgrades • Gorgeous finishings in and out plus truly exquisite landscaping • Fantastic Pebble Hill location, Ultra private setting • This one must be seen!

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201 Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen

5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

$1,688,800

$1,988,800

ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN TOWN! W NE TING LIS

• Over 5,000 sq. ft. home on huge 15,748 sq. ft. lot • 6 bedrooms + den and gamesroom • Luxurious finishings throughout • Gorgeous landscaping & outdoor entertaining space • Legal 1 bedroom side suite • Must be seen to be appreciated! • Built in 2012

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WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

• Stunning panoramic views of mountains and Boundary Bay • Gorgeous updates throughout, too much to list! • 4,380+ sq. ft. 5 bedroom home located on 8,288 sq. ft. lot • Perched at the top of Tsawwassen’s premier “The Terrace” neighbourhood • Breathtaking master bedroom with dream ensuite • Double garage and hot tub in ultra private backyard

• List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • Build to suit options available • Call for full information package

163 Woodland Dr., Tsawwassen

4273 River Road W., Ladner

$2,500,000

$1,998,800

CUSTOM BUILT RIVERFRONT HOME W/PRIVATE DOCK!

RIVERFRONT 20 ACRE PARCEL! W NE TING LIS

• 20 acres of prime Riverfront farmland • ALR designated • Invest in South Delta & watch your money grow! • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • Income producing investment property

6454 River Rd., Ladner

4259 River Rd. W., Ladner

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE 5.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! GREATER VANCOUVER • One of a kind property with custom REAL ESTATE BOARD W NE TING built 2004 home LIS IN 2014. • Services and preliminary plans for

$2,900,000

$2,750,000 FARMLAND! • 28.59 acres of prime farmland • Excellent investment property with annual income • ALR, A1 zoning • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • High profile location

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AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

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New Year Edition December 30 and 31, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21

potential new Subdivision • Non ALR, agricultural zoning • Lovely, 3 bedroom family home built to excellent standards • Hold, live in, redevelop, outstanding investment opportunity

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

300 Copsefield Dr., Tsawwassen

$3,998,800

$6,388,800

*as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

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6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner

6703 1A AV. Boundary Beach, Tsaw.

6754 LONDON DR. Holly, Ladner

10970 NORUM CR. Nordel, N. Delta

6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Holly, Ladner

1425 WINDSOR CR Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

10279 SHEAVES WY Nordel, N. Delta

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South Surrey White Rock

2268 ST. GEORGE ST Mount Pleasant, Vancouver East

6299 CRESCENT PL Holly, Ladner

5655 10 AV Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen

5955 CRESCENT DR Hawthorne, Ladner

1085 BAYVIEW DR Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen

5260 6TH AV Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen

UNBEATABLE REAL ESTATE MARKETING 604.728.2845

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A22 The Delta Optimist New Year Edition December 30 and 31, 2015

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015*

DID YOU KNOW THE MARKET IN LADNER AND TSAWWASSEN IS RED HOT? There is a very good chance your home is worth considerably more than you think it is!

WE ARE SURPRISING SELLERS EVERY DAY WITH GOOD NEWS ON THE VALUE OF THEIR HOME!

Prices have been increasing very quickly and many home owners we talk to are unaware of how much their home value has increased in South Delta. Call today for a free home evaluation. Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in Ladner / Tsawwassen*

* Based on REBGV MLS Sales 2010-2015 as of July 31, 2015 This representation based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

604.728.2845

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Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation / RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC. V4M 2B3

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WATSON, Philip “Evan” August 9, 1945 - December 20, 2015 Philip “Evan” Watson passed peacefully on December 20th, 2015 in Ladner, B.C. at the age of 70. Son of Isabelle Watson and Philip Watson, brother to Janet Watson and Dolores van der Wey, brother-in-law to Joe van der Wey. Loving father to Dana (Trent) and Sheri Mouzakis (Paul). Chinaay to Cale, Kieran, Kajsa and Kynan, and Papa to Tayler, Kiana and Madison. Uncle to Kristen (Christopher), Clarke, Oliver and Nicolas (Debbie). Memorial Service to be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, 3778 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver on January 9, 2016, at 10:00 am, Reception to follow at Musqueam Pavilion. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerviewcrematorium.com

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COMMUNITY LOST SET OF KEYS , near Tim Hortons on a red ribbon. Please call 604-948-2704 STOLEN BIKES Dec 20th/15 from Gale Dr. Delta between 8:30 -11:30 pm. 1) A black Giant Talon with some neon green. 2) A Blue Rocky Mountain with red details on tires. Call 604-999-5449 or Delta Police if you have info.

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VOLUNTEERS BECOME a VOLUNTEER Literacy or Math Tutor & help a child who is struggling to learn! You must have excellent English skills & enjoy working with children. Extensive training provided. Tutoring location in Ladner. ATTEND an INFO Session on Thursday, January 7th • 7pm @ Delta Manor Education Ctre 4750 - 57 St, Ladner More Info or Pre-register: 604-591-5156 email: info@Ldafs.org www.Ldafs.org

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