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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 Run for Delta raises over $35,000 for two local charities PHOTO BY ADRIAN MCNAIR

The inaugural Run for Delta last Sunday saw close to 400 participants take part in a fundraiser for two local charities. Hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of B.C., the run raised more than $35,000 for the Delta Hospital Foundation and the Surrey Food Bank, which operates the North Delta Food Depot. Race director Irfan Chaudhry said the post-race barbecue at the North Delta Recreation Centre was a huge hit as was the live auction, which was led by Delta South MLA Ian Paton. Delta North MLA Ravi Khalon led the race warm-up and was also a participant, while Delta MP Carla Qualtrough helped hand out medals. Representatives from the City of Delta, Delta Police Department and Delta Fire Department were also on hand. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

Century back to drawing board Delta council tells developer to revise plan for redevelopment of Town Centre Mall IAN JACQUES

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A six-storey mixed use building proposed for the Town Centre Mall drew negative reaction at a recent open house.

After negative public reaction at an open house last month, Delta council asked Century Group Monday to revise its application for the redevelopment of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Mayor Lois Jackson brought forward a notice of motion that she said stemmed from the community response to the

first phase of the proposed mall redevelopment. Approved unanimously by council, the motion calls for staff to meet with Century Group and advise it that the form and character of the proposed sixstorey mixed-use building is not acceptable to council, and that a master plan for the entire mall site must be submitted with any development application. Jackson said she brought forward the motion following

concerns expressed by the more than 350 people that attended an open house at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Those concerns included the look of the building, its height, massing and proximity to 56th Street, as well as traffic issues, underground parking and lack of an overall site plan. “It is a little bit unprecedented for us to move in this direction,” said the mayor. HODGINS: see Page 3

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Gov’t goes to bat for bats Provincial officials at Deas Island to announce funding to combat killer fungus SANDOR GYARMATI

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The B.C. government is stepping up efforts to help save bats from a nasty fungus that’s already wiped out millions. Officials were at Deas Island Regional Park in Ladner last Friday to announce that $40,000 would be directed to help combat white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease that affects hibernating bats and is named for the white fungus that appears on the muzzle and other body parts. The pathogen, which first turned up in North America in 2006 and reportedly by 2012 was associated with at least five to seven million bat deaths, impacts a bat’s metabolism. Last year, the fungus had been found in 29 states throughout the Northeastern U.S. and five eastern Canadian provinces. In March 2016, it reached the West Coast after a confirmed case in Washington state. To date, the syndrome has not been detected in B.C., however, the province notes the disease could arrive here soon. The funding will support the North American bat monitoring program and improve B.C.-specific

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Deas Island Regional Park in Ladner is is home to the largest known maternity colony of bats in the province. bat monitoring guidance. “The threat of WNS to

our bats is extreme,” said Patrick Buke, a bat biolo-

gist with the South Coast Bat Conservation Society.

“Ten of our species are likely susceptible to the disease and seven of these species may likely suffer unprecedented population declines. We are working hard to observe and measure changes caused by this disease in western North America.” B.C. is home to the most diverse bat population in the country, with 16 out of 19 species that call Canada home. Half of these bats are considered to be of conservation concern, including two that have been recently listed as endangered in Canada due to WNS. According to Metro Vancouver, Deas Island Regional Park is home to the largest known maternity colony in B.C. Significant knowledge gaps still exist and the need to locate and monitor more bat colonies will be essential, said Heather Deal, chair of the Metro Vancouver parks committee. Residents in urban and rural areas are asked to report unusual activity, which includes bats flying during the day in winter, or dead bats to the B.C. Community Bat Program online at www.bcbats. ca, by calling toll-free at 1-855-9BC-BATS or by sending an email to info@ bcbats.ca.

Hodgins says he’ll re-work Town Centre plan as needed CONTINUED from Page 1 “I’m not sure we have done this before, but I believe that with the discussion that took place at the public meeting and the concerns that were expressed by many people, it is more or less incumbent on us not to waste the developer’s time, nor waste our staff time on something we know we have to do differently,” said Jackson. CAO George Harvie said public information meetings are valuable because they give the applicant an opportunity to change direction or modify an application. “But in this case the information provided had so many gaps and our staff could not answer all the questions,” said Harvie.

“Staff very much supports this direction of council to work with the applicant and try to come back with information for a better application. The community in Tsawwassen is supportive of a re-build of the Town Centre and other areas that are aging. We just have to do it right.” When reached for comment Tuesday morning, Century Group president Sean Hodgins said he was not aware of the notice of motion and had yet to speak with Delta staff. Later he told the Optimist: “If you are looking for someone to accept a bottomless pit of Tsawwassen critique, I’m your man. I’m very used to public process, so I don’t take it personally. I will rework things as needed.”

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More than 350 people attended an open house at the South Delta Recreation Centre last month to get a look at plans for the first phase of Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall redevelopment.

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Delta approves plan to transfer liquor licence Conditions imposed on course due to concerns IAN JACQUES

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Golfers at the Links at Hampton Cove will finally get a chance to enjoy the “19th hole” at the Ladner course they call home. Following a number of conditions put forward

by city staff in the hopes of addressing resident concerns expressed at a public hearing last week, Delta council gave approval Monday night to an application by Captain’s Cove Marina to move the licence of the now-demolished Rusty Anchor Pub to

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the golf course clubhouse on Admiral Boulevard. The application will now be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for its final approval. The conditions include: the owner control noise and behavior of patrons through operating policy, signage, staff training and enforcement; that no seating be permitted on the south patio of the clubhouse adjacent to the maintenance yard; that five additional coniferous trees be installed south of the clubhouse and maintenance yard to provide additional screening adjacent to nearby homes; and that the health and viability of trees on the north property line between

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Delta council approved an application to move the liquor licence of the nowdemolished Rusty Anchor Pub to the nearby Links at Hampton Cove clubhouse. the parking lot and fence be evaluated by an arborist and that the trees be replaced if they are in poor health. Council also passed one amendment to a condition that originally called for no music to be played within the clubhouse on the patio or playing area. “I agree to all of the conditions, except to the playing of music. I find this far too harsh,” said Coun.

Bruce McDonald. “I think music being permitted within the clubhouse only up until 8 p.m. is a reasonable compromise.” Coun. Jeannie Kanakos said another concern expressed at the public hearing was excess noise and socializing that carried over into the parking lot from the clubhouse. She asked staff how the golf course will address that.

“They have indicated that they will train and work with their staff with regards to being a good neighbour,” said director of community planning and development Marcy Sangret. “When the facility closes at 10 p.m. patrons will be asked to leave and make their way to their vehicles and to not create noise that would negatively affect the adjacent property owners.”

Fentanyl case adjourned until late November IAN JACQUES

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A high-profile South Delta fentanyl overdose case has been adjourned for four weeks to allow the suspect’s lawyer more time to review disclosure documents. Last Thursday, 21-yearold Delta resident Daniel C. Chesshire made his second appearance in Surrey provincial court where lawyers were expected to fix a date for trial.

Chesshire has been charged with two counts of trafficking of a controlled substance. He did not appear in court, rather his lawyer Garry MacDonald appeared as his agent. MacDonald told the court that although he did receive all of the disclosure documents in a timely fashion from the federal Crown, there was a huge volume of material that he had yet to review. Chesshire is now due

to appear in court again on Nov. 23, when it is expected a date will be set for his trial. Delta police initially arrested Chesshire, but released him pending further investigation. He was then issued a summons to appear in court following that investigation and when the charges were formally laid in early September. In September of 2016, within a 20-minute span, police received reports of overdoses from four sepa-

rate locations in South Delta involving nine young adults. In each case, the victims reported respiratory problems, including one person in full cardiac arrest. Delta firefighters and paramedics attended the four scenes and used Narcan on eight of the nine overdose victims, all of whom survived. The Delta Police Department says the nine individuals were recreational users who believed they were using cocaine.

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Run proves to be physical, emotional test Hilary Spires pushes her limits on 160-km trek to Pemberton DAVE WILLIS

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Tsawwassen’s Hilary Spires raised over $11,000 to help kids play sports by completing a 160-kilometre run from Vancouver to Pemberton. It took her over 24 straight hours to finish the recent trek, which didn’t conclude until about 2:30 a.m. “At first I didn’t believe we had actually made it,” she said. Spires, who was confident she had enough endurance to cover the distance, said the run was about as physically tough as she expected. She did encounter feet issues and eventually back spasms that were “pulling out” a rib. “We had to basically tape everything together, as far as the blisters and toenails were going,” she said. After she’d finished the run and the adrenalin had worn off, the pain really started to set in.

“About an hour after the race I was in agony because I could feel everything.” The mental aspect of the run was the most difficult part, she said. “Part of why I wanted to do this was pushing yourself to your mental limit isn’t something we get to do very often and I wanted to see how I would react.” Her support crew that accompanied her throughout the run helped keep her going, she said. Spires said she’s thankful to her crew and to those who donated to her fundraiser. The run was in support of KidSport Vancouver. KidSport was created to help overcome financial obstacles preventing young people from participating in organized sport. Spires played many sports growing up in Tsawwassen and went on to have a collegiate hockey career, spending two seasons at Saint Cloud State in Minnesota and then playing for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Hilary Spires ran for more than 24 hours straight in a physically and emotionally demanding trek to Pemberton that raised over $11,000 for KidSport.

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Scary sights throughout Ladner Village

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A group of students in grades 5 to 7 at Cliff Drive Elementary in Tsawwassen dressed as zombies to perform the dance from Michael Jackson’s Thriller video Monday afternoon.

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More than 30 scarecrows could be found throughout Ladner Village during October as part of the second annual Ladner Village Scarecrow Contest created by Billie’s Barbershop and Angela’s Boutique. The Optimist awards a quarter-page ad to the winning entry.

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Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

region-wide conversation has just begun, one that will likely culminate with everyone paying more to move around Greater Vancouver. It was inevitable that regional politicians were going to look for another way to fund much-needed transportation improvements but this time, rather than a straight tax grab, they’re also hoping to reduce congestion while raising the necessary cash. They’re looking to hit this daily double with what’s called mobility pricing, which can take many forms but essentially levies charges based on how, where and when travel is undertaken in a certain area. The 14-member commission tasked to make sense of all this released its first research report last week that found — I hope you’re sitting down for this — congestion isn’t isolated to certain routes or communities but is spread across the region. I read through the report, Moving Around Metro Vancouver: Exploring New Approaches to Reducing Congestion, and was struck by a graphic near the back. It was called a transit accessibility map that tried to answer this question: How easy is it to travel from one part of the region to all the others on transit? The map was colour coded with green hues being the best, followed by yellow, orange, red and, finally, black, which identified urban areas without minimum transit service. I’ll give you one guess what colour represented Delta? We were far from the only black spot on the map as it seemed the further you got from Vancouver’s downtown core, the more likely your transit service would suffer. That stands to reason but I raise this point because throughout the report the commission makes it clear it’s committed to supporting a form of mobility pricing that’s fair to all, yet that seems like it could be a challenge given the disparity in transit service. It’s one thing to charge someone a fee to drive to work or school when there’s a reasonable transit alternative, but to do so when there isn’t one is difficult to justify. And you rub salt in the wound for those drivers when the money raised is used to fund projects in areas they rarely frequent. There’s no doubt mobility pricing could work here, but the conversation to get there will be an interesting one.

Slow down and share the road because my life depends on it

arly on I learned that sharing the road with commercial transport trucks is part of the deal of living in this little piece of paradise we call home. My husband told me the first week I moved here, “Either drive behind or in front of a truck, never beside it.” I always heed his advice because the roads are getting busier and scarier. October is Be Truck Aware month and the B.C. government wants you to know that 60 people a year are killed in truck and passenger vehicle accidents -- and it’s most often the cars that are at fault. That’s a frustrating statistic considering the truck infractions I see every day: speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, driving in the wrong lane and tailgating. In my experience, aggressive driving by truck drivers is getting worse, and so my only recourse is to drive more defensively. One-third of drivers are nervous driving around trucks. I am one of them, so I remove myself from their blind spots, and give them the right of way. A container truck doing 105 km/h takes 66 per cent longer to stop than a passenger car, so don’t merge in front

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

too soon and give them a wide berth to turn. I’d like to see tougher rules and restrictions for trucks like they have in Germany, which also bans commercial trucks on highways all day Sunday and Saturdays during the summer months. I’ve always been a wagon person, a Volvo station wagon person to be exact. My husband is in the automotive industry and when he suggested I change from a wagon to an SUV I was reluctant. I am not a big person and I have to step up into our new used SUV, affectionately known as the pepper pot. It weighs over 4,500 pounds and I constantly remind myself

it’s a powerful machine that can cause a lot of damage if I don’t handle it properly. My husband feels better having me in a big vehicle, knowing I may have a chance to walk away from an accident. He’s not alone. SUVs and crossovers are now the most popular cars sold in Canada. Why not, we feel safe with some metal between us and the other guy, especially when idiots are driving aggressively, running red lights, texting and speeding. Add big trucks to the mix and most of the time it is truly frightening out there. So slow down, be patient and don’t drive like this stupid guy: I was driving home from Thrifty Foods the other night waiting to turn left onto Beach Grove Road. A young man in a compact car was speeding and taking the turn by the golf course way too fast. His head was down texting. A slight turn too far to the left and he would have slammed into my SUV. I would have survived but he may not. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster who highly recommends Steven Spielberg’s classic film Duel, so you can be scared silly by a transport truck.

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Letters

Decision on crossing must make sense for long term

Editor: Delta Mayor Lois Jackson and Delta South MLA Ian Paton are on the wrong side of history. While I can certainly understand the desire of both to get results for their constituents within an election cycle, I cannot grasp the lack of long-term vision both have for their community. The 10-lane bridge in place of the George Massey Tunnel, as proposed by Christy Clark and her defeated government, was never anything more than a pet project of the Port of Vancouver and its wishes to get deeper hulled vessels up river, thereby increasing exports and profit margins. Of course the taxpayer would be asked to pay twice for the project through

income taxes and tolls, while the port refused to make any special contribution. A decade ago, then Liberal minister of transportation Kevin Falcon concluded the tunnel had another 50 years of life in it. While this is not without some significant upgrades, the minister was in favour of twinning the tunnel, until he was overtaken by voices within his party to build a bridge. A 10-lane bridge is a 10-year Band-aid solution to the problem, which will only facilitate more single occupancy cars on the road and more transport trucks and turn Highway 99 in Richmond into a parking lot. Instead, if the tunnel is twinned with four additional lanes, some of the

cost savings can be used to establish a rapid transit right-of-way to the south side of the Fraser River, initially bus rapid transit that connects Delta, Surrey and White Rock to Bridgeport Station in Richmond and the SkyTrain system. Perhaps 20 years down the road, an LRT of some variety can be built using this right of way when the density and funding are there to justify it. We need to think 50 or 100 years into the future, not just one or two election cycles. A better way is possible. Let’s encourage and not antagonize the new provincial government to make a decision that makes sense for the region for the long term. Johann Baart

Public doesn’t have all the facts in bid to redevelop Tsaw. Town Centre Mall Editor: I was one of many local residents who attended the recent open house and commented on the look of the Block A six-storey building proposed for the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall property. Outside of its unattractiveness, the proposed building is too close to 56th Street and would detract from businesses currently operating as well as creating a dark entry to

the mall. This would not be welcoming. A look at the town centre area plan clearly states that in phased developments everything is to be laid out on the table. It also suggests that 12th Avenue should be developed as the Main Street. The town centre is to have native vegetation amongst other suggestions. How does this redevelopment of Block A fit in?

Delta has been fighting for the George Massey Tunnel replacement, arguing for “getting all of the facts.” Following the open house, it seems to me that we need to know what is being proposed from Block B to Block F, and specifically whether there will be a 20-storey tower as has been rumoured. In other words, please give all of us all of the facts. Jean Wightman

Remember those questionable decisions Editor: It’s very discouraging to have witnessed the decisions made by Delta council on multiple projects at last week’s public hearings and to see the many developments council voted to approve. It’s even more disturbing when council doesn’t refuse projects based on expert, qualified

advice from our own Delta planners, council committees and adjacent residents directly and deeply impacted. Doesn’t this make a complete mockery of Delta’s community planning and citizen participation process? The last time I checked, none of council has a planning, architectural or

heritage degree and most do not live adjacent to the projects they approved on Oct 24. Are they cherrypicking projects based on which way the wind is blowing? Let’s all remember these questionable decisions for the 2018 election when we vote in a whole new council team. B. Yaworski

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Answers still proving elusive in friend’s death

Editor: Re: Friends look for answers, Oct. 25 Thank you for your coverage of the event to show our frustrations over the long investigation of our friend’s demise. Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks told your reporter she is in touch with “the family.”

What about community members who must wonder how safe they are on the streets at night when a fit, 6’5” man with broad shoulders and as strong as an ox was felled for no good reason (there is no reason to steal a life)? How can any of us feel safe at night? If this community wants to grow and invite more

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Education expert turns focus eastward

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A world renowned education expert from Tsawwassen has been tasked with providing an administrative review of the Nova Scotia school system. Avis Glaze is evaluating the administration of public schools, including the administration of the head office of the elected school boards, as well as administration within the Department of Education and Community Development Childhood. “It’s a big task, but one I’m looking forward to,” Glaze said. According to Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Zach Churchill, the goal of the review is to ensure their system works best to the maximum benefit of all their students. “The last administrative review took place two decades ago. I think we can all

benefit from the depth and breadth of Avis’s experience in this review,” said Churchill. The work is not new to Glaze. In 1994, she was appointed as the only K-12 educator on Ontario’s Royal Commission on Learning. At that time the

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commission was given 18 months to travel around the province and consult with the widest possible cross-section of people and translate their findings into a plan of action for the future of education in Ontario. Many of its recommendations were implemented. Glaze has extensive experience in improving schools and school

systems and has worked with educators in more than 50 countries. The Government of Canada has asked her to visit South Africa to contribute to school reform and national reconstruction and she has contributed to school reform in New Zealand. More recently, she was invited to help Scotland in its process of improving schools and the school system. She has also been a teacher, specialist educator, guidance counselor, administrator and professor. “One of the things I like about Nova Scotia is the degree of consistency,” added Glaze. “From the premier, minister of education, deputy minister and staff around ensuring that the system works for all children regardless of their personal, cultural, geographic or linguistic differences. “They have high expectations for learning,

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At Home

Simplify those holiday hosting duties Hosts don’t have to run themselves ragged this holiday season if they follow these suggestions

Holiday hosting can make an already hectic time of year that much busier, as hosts must prepare their homes for guests in the midst of holiday shopping excursions, office Christmas parties and social engagements around the neighbourhood and at kids’ schools. Holiday hosting does not have to run hosts ragged in the days leading up to guests’ arrival. The following are a handful of ways to simplify holiday hosting. • Plan menus well in advance of guests’ arrival. One of the more timeconsuming tasks associated with holiday hosting is cooking. Hosts who plan their holiday menus in advance can get started on prep work several weeks before guests arrive. Choose dishes that can be prepared in advance and then frozen, so dishes need only be defrosted and cooked once guests arrive. • Let guests pitch in.

Welcoming guests into your home this holiday season doesn’t have to be an exhausting experience. Some hosts may feel obligated to cater to all of their guests’ needs during the holiday season. But many

guests want to pitch in any way they can. If guests offer to do some holiday baking or take the family

out for dinner during their visits, allow them to do so. This takes a little responsibility away from hosts

while also allowing guests to show how much they appreciate the hospitality of their hosts.

• Plan a night out. Another way to make hosting friends and family for the holidays less taxing is to plan a night out for everyone. In lieu of cooking at home, dine out at an affordable, family-friendly restaurant before taking everyone to a local holiday light display or bazaar. This gets everyone out of the house and allows hosts to showcase their hometown pride. • Rotate hosting duties. The holiday season is full of traditions, and some hosts may feel beholden to tradition and offer to host each year. But family traditions are about getting together, not about getting together in a particular place each year. Families who rotate hosting duties each year can ensure one member of the family does not feel overwhelmed time and time again. And sharing hosting duties means someone new gets to avoid the hectic holiday travelling season each year.

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At Home

Use ingenuity to entertain in small spaces

People who live in compact homes or apartments may find space is at a premium during regular times of the year. When the holidays arrive, decorations, trees and presents can make homes seem even more cluttered. This can make it especially

challenging for holiday hosts who want to open up their homes for festive gatherings. Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully: 1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor

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away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space, but hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the flow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up floor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for folding chairs. Stow knickknacks in bedrooms or in closets. 2. Put benches and

wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions. 3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward to free up more space. Serve small desserts that

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gregate in the same space. Bistro tables in a den, a few floor pillows in front of the fireplace and stools by a kitchen island will create conversation areas. 6. Expand outside, if possible. Rent a tent that can be warmed with a space heater. If your home has a closed-in porch or patio space, cover screens with insulating plastic to create a comfortable added room. 7. Skip a sit-down meal. Large tables take up a lot of space, so serve a buffet, tapas or hors d’oeuvres so guests mix and mingle rather than sit down at one large table. 8. Use all available surfaces. Invest in some sturdy serving trays that can be placed on television stands, upright speakers, ottomans or even wooden crates. This will increase the amount of room you have to serve and store items. 9. Spread out refreshments. Avoid bottlenecks in common areas by putting food, beverages and other items in various locations. Fill up the kitchen sink with ice and make it an oversized beverage cooler.

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you may just want to create a signature or seasonal cocktail that can be served when guests arrive, such as a spiced punch or a holiday eggnog. • Cue the playlist. Put together a playlist of favourite holiday music that will provide the ideal ambiance should guests ring your doorbell. Thanks to services like Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora, holiday music that fills a home with the sweet sounds of the season is now always accessible. • Keep things neat. Set aside a closet or space that can serve as a catch-all where errant items can quickly be stored should guests arrive. Gather loose toys, books or stray papers in a basket and then stash the basket in the closet until guests depart. Routinely empty the dishwasher so dirty dishes left in the sink can be quickly loaded before guests arrive. • Create an aromatic atmosphere. Scented candles that evoke the aromas of the season can refresh stale indoor air. Butter cookie-, apple pieand cinnamon-scented candles can make it seem like you just finished some holiday baking.

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While many social occasions surrounding Christmas are anticipated for months in advance, unexpected pop-ins are also the norm this time of year. Rather than being caught off guard, individuals can take steps to prepare for unexpected guests. • Have food available. Even if guests pop in for a little while, it’s nice to be able to offer them something to eat. Keep cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, pretzels and other snacks on hand. Make-ahead, crowd-friendly foods can be prepared and frozen. Casseroles, pasta dishes and stews are hearty and can serve in a pinch when unexpected visitors arrive. Simply take out to defrost and heat up. Keep cookies in air-tight tins and purchase a premade frozen pie to serve, if necessary. In a pinch, you can always order out, but over time the cost of having food delivered can add up. • Keep the bar stocked. Toasting to a happy holiday season is the norm during this time of year. Toasting requires hosts have some spirits on hand. Stock the bar with a few staples, such as red and white wine, vodka, rum, whiskey and mixers. Also,

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At Home

Secrets to a dazzling tree

While tree sellers conveniently stationed in store parking lots and artificial trees displayed in retailers have led fewer people to venture into the wilderness, the Christmas tree is still an important component of holiday celebrations. Germans who decorated trees inside of their homes are credited with starting Christian Christmas tree traditions during the 16th century. It took the popularity of England’s Queen Victoria and her German Prince Albert appearing around a decorated Christmas tree to eventually win over much of Europe, Canada and the United States. Trees are very popular today and require decorating. The following secrets and tips can help celebrants do just that: • Prune the tree first. Be sure to shape the tree as desired, since natural trees

Christmas trees date back to 16th century Germany. will have branches sticking out. Wear gardening gloves to avoid being covered in sap. • Position trees away from heat sources, such as fireplaces, vents or radiators, which can cause the tree to dry out prematurely and become a fire risk. • For added safety, anchor a tree to a wall or ceiling, so it will not tumble over onto children or curious pets.

• In homage of the first German Christmas trees, decorate with natural ingredients, such as berries and pinecones. Also, use apples, nuts and marzipan candies. • To free up more space for presents, place a narrow tree stand inside of a waterproof planting container. Place the tree inside. This will provide a more streamlined look that’s neater than a tree skirt. • For a whimsical approach, match the tree decor to home decor and the colour of furniture. • Make handcrafted ornaments with the whole family. • Hang the most delicate pieces toward the top where they won’t be disturbed. • Step back and enjoy your handiwork, which will also give you a chance to find any blank spots that need filling in.

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The son and I were discussing food. Specifically, dinner and breakfast pairings. More specifically, chicken and waffles. “It’s on all the restaurant menus,” the son said. “I know,” I said. “I see it everywhere.” “It’s supposed to be amazing,” the son said. “I’ve heard that,” I said. “Would you try it?” asked the son. “No,” I said. “Would you?” “No,” he said. “I think it sounds disgusting.” Chicken and waffles, it seems to me, is fairly new

in the menu department. But indeed, the pairing is truly out there — and gaining plenty of mealtime traction. No idea how this curious coupling came to be, unless, of course, it was by virtue of some kind of accident. (Restaurant employee was plating food, somehow dropped fried chicken on waffles and syrup, took a bite and yelled for someone to immediately get the head chef’s attention?) I reminded the son that for eons, some folks have been flip-flopping on the breakfast-dinner thing by, oh, having steak for brekkie and pancakes for supper. But merging them seems to be a bit of a new culinary phenomenon. “Would you eat roast beef and scrambled eggs?” asked the son. “Not a chance,” I said. “I like my roast beef with gravy and horseradish. Forget the eggs. I mean, I don’t even like eggs, remember?”

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“Right,” said the son. “Forgot.” He considered the other possibilities. “Pork chops and Rice Krispies?” he asked. “Yuk,” I said. “I wouldn’t eat pork chops with Cheerios, Frosted Flakes or Raisin Bran either. I want them only with apple sauce and mashed potatoes.” “Me too,” said the son. “And I wouldn’t want Rice Krispies with anything but milk.” “Ditto,” I said. “Hey, I said, would you eat poutine and porridge?” The son paused, allowing his taste buds to do the thinking. “I don’t like poutine, period,” he said. “And I don’t really like porridge either. So that combo’s a no-brainer.” We would, we resolved, keep breakfast as breakfast and dinner as dinner. But after considering the other options, we decided that waffles and chicken sounds good.

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Community

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A Grade 4/5 class from Pebble Hill Traditional Elementary got to attend I Love Transit Camp in Burnaby last month. “It was a fun, jampacked day,” said teacher

Megan Melville. The class got a behindthe-scenes look at TransLink’s operating facilities thanks to winning a contest that asked students to describe how

they envision the future of transportation in Metro Vancouver. Their submission included an iMovie video, noted Melville. The field trip included

getting picked up by a bus, a visit to a bus repair facility and SkyTrain control centre, a pizza lunch, and meeting a transit police dog and TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond.

A special gathering will be held next week to reach out to those who are apprehensive about coping with the upcoming holiday season and other special occasions. Even though holidays and special days are usually joyous celebrations filled with rituals, traditions and love, these days can be surprisingly painful for those who have been touched by death. Instead of lifting our heads and hearts with memories, these days remind us of just how long it has been “since” ... since we hugged the person who died, since we shared a laugh, since we shared a holiday meal together. Delta Hospice will be hosting an evening with counsellor Debra Wolinsky and music therapist Kristen Morrow on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Wolinsky will speak on

how to either hang on to traditions or how to create new ones that will help you endure, survive and even enjoy the upcoming season. After the presentation, refreshments will be served and participants will have an opportunity to share and receive helpful handouts. The presentation will be at the Harold & Veronica Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent (across from the Ladner Leisure Centre). Registration is appreciated, but not necessary. Call 604-948-0660 to register or for more information. Delta Hospice has a variety of individual and group support services and professional counselling that is complimentary and is available for bereaved family members and friends. There are programs for children, teens and adults.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 1, for “Who’s Afraid of the Dark? Night Photography” with Nikon ambassador Jay Gough. The DPC assembles

Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (for socializing and setup) with meeting to start at 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome. For more information, visit www. deltaphotoclub.com.

on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 2. New participants and caregivers welcome until Nov. 9. Register with UVic at 604940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a free UVic self-management workshop for people who have been affected by cancer. It will be held at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre

Get on the Ball with Sphero SPRK+ on Friday, Nov. 3 between 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Sphero SPRK+ is a spherical robot toy that can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet to roll around, change colours and run programs.

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Delta Community Living Society (DCLS) is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities titled Introduction to Individualized Funding and Microboards. Workshop will be held at DCLS head office on Nov. 7. For more information, view the “Workshops” section on the DCLS website at www.dcls.ca. Delta Nature presents: Life on the Edge — Seabird Colonies in Iceland, Peru and England with Anne Murray on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. Contact tom.bearss@dccnet. com. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Operation Red Nose orientation for prospective volunteers will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Delta Gymnastics Society, 4680 Clarence Taylor Cres. Delta Amateur Radio Society will be holding the next four-week amateur radio certification course

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SENIORS Shari’s Saturday Social is on Saturday, Nov. 4 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door; $12 for members, $14 for non-members; includes mid-evening tea, coffee and assorted goodies. The theme is Red Wine and Roses. Glitz and

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Holiday Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. Entertainment by Liz & Steve Alexander. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for guests.

Kick-off your holiday shopping at Delta Potters annual Christmas Sale. Choose from a huge selection of functional and decorative pieces. Sale runs Friday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Delta Recreation Centre.

A Family Christmas Musical afternoon with the Delta Music Makers is on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for guests.

FUND RAISERS A free shedding event is set for Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raymond James parking lot, 5405 Ladner Trunk Rd. All papers shredded on site. Donations to Reach Child and Youth Development Society will be appreciated.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Beauty of Shore Power, a free presentation about shore power under construction at Deltaport, will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 at 4 and 7 p.m. at Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office in Ladner. For more information or to RSVP visit www. portvancouver.com/delta. Canadians in the World Wars — A presentation of stories and pictures by former history teacher Paul Arcand will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission is $3 at the door and includes coffee and Timbits. Doors open at 1 p.m.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference GP W L Pts New West 6 6 0 12 Seaquam 6 5 1 10 South Delta 6 5 1 10 Notre Dame 6 3 3 6 Mt. Doug 6 3 3 6 Belmont 6 1 5 2 Van College 6 1 5 2 Carson Graham 6 0 6 0 Eastern AAA Conference STM 6 6 0 12 Tweedsmuir 6 5 1 10 Terry Fox 6 4 2 8 Kelowna 6 3 3 6 Boucherie 6 3 3 6 Mission 6 2 4 4 WJ Mouat 6 1 5 2 Centennial 6 0 6 0 Pacific Division Handsworth Nanaimo West Van Rutland

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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, NOV. 2 4:58 am 12.5 10:36 am 7.5 4:38 pm 13.5 11:16 pm 4.9 FRIDAY, NOV. 3 5:49 am 13.1 11:22 am 7.9 5:09 pm 13.8 11:53 pm 3.9 SATURDAY, NOV. 4 6:40 am 13.8 12:07 pm 8.5 5:41 pm 13.8 SUNDAY, NOV. 5 12:33 am 3.0 7:32 am 14.1 12:54 pm 9.2 6:15 pm 13.8 MONDAY, NOV. 6 1:15 am 2.3 8:26 am 14.4 1:45 pm 9.8 6:52 pm 13.8 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Seaquam Seahawks Jalen Philpot is wrapped up by South Delta Sun Devils Andrew Kraft during Saturday’s B.C. High School Football clash in North Delta. The Seahawks won the top five showdown 22-14. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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What had all the makings of a pre-Halloween fireworks show turned out be a defensive slugfest and the Seaquam Seahawks aren’t apologizing one bit. The Sunshine Hills school used a touchdown and safety on defence to grind out 22-14 win over the South Delta Sun Devils on a glorious fall afternoon last Saturday. The match-up not only brought together Delta’s only two high school football programs for the first time in recent memory, it featured two of the top five “AAA” teams in the province. The No. 2 Sun Devils entered the tilt with a perfect 5-0-0 record, while the No. 5 Seahawks were 4-1-0 with their only loss (28-13) to the No. 1 ranked New West Hyacks. That will be the Sun Devils’ opponent on Friday night at Mercer Stadium as they look for a huge bounce back win by 12 points or more. That would create a three-way logjam for top spot in the Western “AAA” Conference and give South Delta the point differential tiebreaker in the three head-to-head games. “Depending on how that game goes, it’s still for first place,” said a disappointed Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon. “The kids were

saying the right things after the game but it’s like the old saying ‘the proof is in the pudding.’ Can they come out be serious and show some aggression right out of the gate? “We had a good practice on Thursday. Friday not so much. Then when we came out today, I said to the coaches ‘we are looking flat.’ There was no energy in the warm-up. I just didn’t like the feeling. Once a couple of things went against them it just fed to that.” On their first six offensive series, the Devils went threeand-out on five of them. The other saw Jalen Philpot intercept quarterback Michael Calvert for a 40-yard touchdown. Throw in a safety and South Delta was in an early 9-0 hole. “We spent hours watching them on video. Michael Calvert is one of the most dangerous players in the league. We knew we can’t just stop him but we needed to control him and I thought we did a good job of that,” said Seahawks head coach Navin Chand. “Our d-line was incredible today. They really disrupted him.” It was 16-0 when the Sun Devils finally showed signs of life. Calvert hit Billy Matwichyna for a long gain that accounted for the majority of South Delta’s 51 yards

passing on the day. That set the stage for a terrific 20-yard touchdown run by Andrew Kraft. A quarterback keeper by Josh Haydu, on a fourth and one gamble, capped an impressive Seahawks’ drive to close out the first half and made it 22-6. The Sun Devils defence dominated the third quarter and brought its team within striking distance. Linebacker Jacob Kirk stepped in front of a Haydu pass and raced 40-yard to the end zone. Kraft added the two-point convert and it was suddenly an eight-point game. Another interception, this time by Caleb Van Til, gave the Sun Devils terrific field position. They marched to the Seaquam 15-yard-line before turning the ball over on downs. South Delta would get just one more possession for the rest of game, thanks to a highly effective Seaquam running game led by Philpot and bruising fullback Jello Juatco. They combined for over 200 yards and were showcased on the game-clinching drive that chewed up the remaining nine minutes. “We were able to establish our running game today,” added Chand. “Everyone was expecting us to pass and we ran the ball. It worked. We know against (South Delta) we have to run the ball and

keep them off the field. That was definitely our game plan today.” The Seahawks won the game in the trenches with a tremendous push up front, despite the Sun Devils going with a nine-player defensive line rotation “We tried to keep them fresh but they were still getting pounded,” sighed Moon. “We tried to single blitz, double blitz and press coverage as well. Basically, we threw the kitchen sink at them. “Those kids did run hard but our tackling sucked. It’s the second week in a row it’s been bad.” End zone… • In total, South Delta generated just 175 yards in total offence. • The Sun Devils finished the day with three interceptions. Jake Willemson came up with a tipped ball on Seaquam’s opening possession. Middle linebacker Jake Cantlon led the defensive effort with 11 tackles. Morgan Wolsey added eight. Doug Jameson, Kirk and Kraft had seven each. • The Seahawks are trying to win back-to-back B.C. titles after larger enrollment numbers moved them up to the “AAA” tier this season. The last team to do that was the North Delta Huskies in the mid-1990s. The Sun Devils won the B.C. “AA” crown in 2012 and added the “AAA” title two years later.

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The South Delta Sun Devils will take momentum to the upcoming B.C. “AAA” Field Hockey Championships in Richmond. The Devils continued their dominance at the Fraser Valley Championships, blanking Heritage Woods 1-0 in last Thursday’s title game played at Tamanawis Park in Surrey. Remarkably it was Neil McLennan’s 17th Valley title since taking on the program 22 years ago. He is believed to be the longest serving outside volunteer coach in the Delta school district. South Delta headed into the eight-team event as one of the favourites but reaching the top of the podium was hardly a certainty for a team that has struggled to score at times this season. The Devils opened with a 2-0 win over Centennial, then got off to a sluggish start in their semifinal title with Charles Best and were lucky the game remained scoreless at the intermission. The girls found their stride in the second half for a 1-0 triumph and the momentum continued into the final with one of their

It was a productive week in the sunshine for the South Delta Sun Devils as they capped a perfect three-game run at the Fraser Valley AAA Senior Girls Field Hockey Championships with a 1-0 win over Heritage Woods in the title game. most complete games of the season. “We were just flat against Charles Best and were actually fortunate the game was still 0-0. Then it was like a switch was turned on in the second half,”

said McLennan, who has former SDSS standout Krista Jensen working with him this season. “In the final, I think Heritage Woods got into our penalty area maybe once or twice the entire game. The girls played very

well. We have always been solid defensively. It’s just been a challenge to score goals even though we create a lot of chances. We always seem to score just enough to get the job done.” It was a scoreless drought at

the recent Bridgman Cup that put even further emphasis on a first place finish in the Valley playoffs. South Delta saw a steady diet of top teams and the Victoria tournament is typically a measuring stick for provincial seeding. The Devils at least have to be seeded ahead of the four other Valley teams that are also headed to Richmond. The challenge now for McLennan is keeping his team sharp for nearly three weeks with the provincials not starting until Nov. 15. The Devils will play home exhibition matches after school this week against York House on Wednesday and Kelowna on Friday. “A number of our alumni are playing on women’s teams right now and I hope to get them together for a game or two,” he added. The Devils roster features: Grade 12s: Bailey Mitchell, Kate Knoedler, Abigail Smart, Katie McCarvill, Brianna Lyseng, Aimee Calder. Grade 11s: Elise Ridley, Mady Arjomandi, Eve Carrothers, Aliyah Smith, Annika Vaughan, Grade 10: Megan Childs Kayle Guraliuk. Grade 9: Tessa Everett, Ciana Dawydiuk, Natalie Anderson.

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GAIRNS, Peter John (P. J.) April 5, 1937 - October 4, 2017 Johnny G. has left the building. An Agassiz boy born to Peter and Gwen, and older brother to David and Sylvia. He married Nadine McIntosh in 1959. They had 4 children, Susan, Lorraine, Glenn and Dawn; and 6 grandchildren, Katherine, Evan, Rudy, Erin, Thomas and Jett. Personally and professionally, John showed up for life. He was always up for friends, family time and made things happen. He loved a destination. In 1958 he rode a Matchless motorcycle through England and Europe. He also loved a good story, long hauls with kids and camper rigs, BBQ’s, all music, a good glass of wine and a piece of cheese. He mastered surveying, survived a time in big construction, travelled far and near for the adventure, was an excellent host and a Boy Scout to the end. He began his career as the Municipal Clerk in Agassiz, and then in Delta. He was the Administrator for Dewdney Allouette Regional District and Squamish Lillooet Regional District. From 1986 1988 he was Chairman of the B.C. Branch of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, then Canadian Chairman from 1988 - 1990. Always dressed and ready to impress, his quick wit and diplomatic tact went a long way in municipal management and politics. He amazed us with his tenacity and determination in recovering from a stroke. He never gave up going and doing. True to his English upbringing he stayed strong and carried on until recently. The family is most thankful for the truly loving, compassionate and professional care by the staff at Mayfair in Abbotsford. There you go Agassiz Joe, John, Johnny G, and Daddy O. Thanks for all the love and good times. We love you and you will always be in our hearts. Please raise a glass in his memory. A wine, beer and drop in reception will be held on Saturday, November 11 between 2 and 6 p.m., at John and Nadine’s home.

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Lease example: 2017 RAV4 LE FWD Automatic ZFREVT-B with a vehicle price of $29,355 includes $1,910 freight/PDI and fees leased at 0.49% over 48 months with $2,975 down payment (after application of the $1,500 customer incentive and $350 Lease Assist), equals 208 weekly payments of $59 with a total lease obligation of $15,242 (after application of the $1,500 customer incentive and $350 lease assist). Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $0.10. 4. $1,500 in customer incentives available on select 2017 RAV4 models and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. $1,000 in incentives to cash customers is available on select 2017 RAV4 models and cannot be combined with advertised lease offer. 5. Lease example: 2017 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLT-A, MSRP is $27,010 and includes $1,840 freight/PDI and fees leased at 0% over 48 months with $2,795 down payment, (after application of the $1,500 customer incentive) equals 208 weekly payments of $56 with a total lease obligation of $14,435. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 48 mos.based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $0.10. 6. Up to $3,500 in incentive for cash customers is available on select 2017 Camry hybrid models and cannot be combined with advertised lease offer. 2017 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 Automatic DZ5BNT-A MSRP is $40,415 and includes $1,910 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning levy. Lease example: 4.59% Lease APR over 60 months with $3,650 down payment equals 260 weekly payments of $95. Total Lease obligation is $28,386. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km. Excess km charge is $.10, payment are plus applicable taxes. 2017 Highlander LE V6 Automatic ZZRHT(A) Lease example: 4.29% Lease APR over 60 months with $2,595 down payment equals 260 weekly payments of $98 with a total lease obligation of $27,854. Lease 60 mos based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. Finance example: 3.99% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2017 Highlander. 2018 C-HR LE Automatic KHMBXC (A) Lease example: 4.29% Lease APR over 60 months with $2,795 down payment equals 260 weekly payments of $64. Total lease obligation is $19,247. Lease 60 mos based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Down payment, first weekly payment and security deposit plus applicable taxes are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit.. Finance example: 2.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2018 C-HR. Applicable taxes are extra. 7. Customer incentives on 2017 Corolla, RAV4 and Camry models are valid until October 2, 2017. Incentives for cash customers on 2017 RAV4 and Camry hybrid models are valid until October 2, 2017 and may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of cash incentive offers by October 2, 2017. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash incentive offers. 8. Weekly lease offers available through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) on approved credit to qualified retail lease customers of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. Down payment and first weekly payment due at lease inception and next weekly payment due approximately 7 days later and weekly thereafter throughout the term. * Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) - Drivers should always be responsible for their own safe driving. Please always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, vehicles, weather, etc., the TSS systems may not work as intended. Please see toyota.ca, your local Toyota Dealer or Owner’s Manual for details. ®Aeroplan miles: Miles offer valid on vehicles purchased/leased, registered and delivered between September 1 - October 31, 2017. Customers must be an Aeroplan Member prior to the completion of the transaction. Vehicle purchase bonus offer consists of a combination of 5,000 Aeroplan Miles and a limited time bonus of Aeroplan Miles on selected models. 25,000 bonus Aeroplan Miles available on Avalon/ Tundra/ Sequoia for a total of 30,000 Aeroplan Miles. Offers valid from September 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017, are not retroactive and apply only to new models. Toyota vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered between September 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017. Offer subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. See Toyota.ca/aeroplan or your Dealer for details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. Each specific model may not be available at each dealer at all times; factory order or dealer trade may be necessary.

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