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Employees safe after CO scare Carbon monoxide incident at Windset Farms in Ladner sends 42 workers to hospital IAN JACQUES
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All workers are safe after a carbon monoxide scare at Ladner’s Windset Farms last Saturday afternoon. Co-owner John Newell said the incident was a very scary one for the entire greenhouse operation on 41B Street. “We have never had to go through anything like this. It’s scary,” Newell told the Optimist. “If it’s one person or 40 people, it’s scary enough with carbon monoxide. It is something we never want to repeat. We are going to make sure we put all the checks and balances in place so this never happens again.” The incident started when workers were pressure washing one of the greenhouses, which, according to Newell, is a regular occurrence at this time of year as the farm gets prepared for the next growing season. “At one point a few of our workers were feeling dizzy and notified their supervisors and lead hands in the greenhouse who were supervising the work,” he said. “That was elevated to our health and safety officer on
Pressure washing at one of the greenhouses caused a carbon monoxide scare at Windset Farms Saturday. site who sounded the alarm bells with senior management and called 911 right away.” The incident saw Delta police
officers, Delta firefighters and 13 ambulances respond along with WorkSafe BC, which assumed investigation of the scene.
“WorkSafeBC responded immediately and can report that CO levels in the greenhouse have returned to normal,”
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Delta police have started an internal investigation following a third-party complaint of harassment and sexual harassment. Public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks confirmed with
the Optimist in an interview Monday that the investigation is in respect to the department’s respectful workplace policy. “Delta police were notified of the information in early October. Chief Neil Dubord responded immediately by initiating an investigation and notifying
the OPCC (Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner),” said Brooks. She said in consultation with the OPCC it was determined that that investigation would remain an internal DPD matter, but that the OPCC would have full oversight to ensure there is
an external, additional layer of accountability. “The OPCC is fully aware and engaged. At the conclusion of the investigation, the OPCC will get the full investigative report, the discipline authority’s decision and any corrective action or discipline that he deems appro-
priate to mete out. All of that will go forward to the OPCC for their review,” she said. Brooks could not comment on the officer(s) involved, how many are under investigation or how long the investigation would take to be completed. COMPLAINT: see Page 3
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Quick response to CO scare 13 ambulances as well as a transit bus used to get workers to area hospitals IAN JACQUES
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What could have been a tragic day turned out to be a positive outcome thanks to quick action by first responders during Saturday’s carbon monoxide scare at Ladner’s Windset Farms. Delta firefighters along with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) worked together to assess the situation and triage patients. BCEHS executive vice president Linda Lupini said the initial call, just before 3 p.m., led paramedics to believe the farm workers pressure washing inside a greenhouse had been exposed due to the cleaning fluid they were using. “Many people reported symptoms of burning eyes, skin, they were nauseous and dizzy, but they didn’t know themselves that they had been exposed to carbon monoxide,” she said. “Our dispatchers have a list of symptoms that they were checking off and coordinating that with our paramedics. We soon were able to determine that it was, in fact, exposure to carbon monoxide.” Lupini said once the initial paramedics arrived on scene, they quickly
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Windset Farms grows tomatoes, peppers and more at its greenhouses on 41B Street in Ladner.
executed protocols for a hazardous materials situation and a mass casualty event. “All paramedics have carbon monoxide monitors on all medical kits. There were 10 workers that were experiencing more serve symptoms than others so they were quickly triaged and taken away by ambulance, so 10 (ambulances) were on scene very quickly and we had 13 on scene total.” Those immediate care patients were taken to Delta Hospital, Richmond Hospital and Vancouver General, while 32 other patients, deemed to be of lower risk of exposure, were loaded up on a BC Transit bus along with several firefighters and a paramedic. The bus took patients to Surrey Memorial, Royal Columbian, Burnaby, St. Paul’s, Lions Gate and VGH. Delta’s deputy fire Chief Guy McKintuck praised the efforts of the 16 firefighters who were on scene. “It was a serious call, but we worked quickly and very well with BCEHS,” said McKintuck. “Luckily all people involved will make a full recovery.”
Many workers taken to hospital simply as a precaution if there was any possible chance of exposure and if there were 42 people in the greenhouse, maybe not all pressure washing or near the pressure washers, but all of them working, we want to make sure everyone is OK and triaged,” Newell said. All of the workers with the exception of two, were back on the farm or at home by around 8:30 p.m.
Saturday. Two remained in hospital for more observations and were brought home by a facilities operator around 1:30 a.m., Newell said. “It looks like it was some kind of venting issue, but we don’t know where the vents were set at. That was being investigated today [Sunday] and tomorrow [Monday],” Newell added. All of the workers, who
are seasonal employees from Guatemala and Mexico, and live on the farm, have been cleared to return to work. Newell said the farm is fully operational with the exception of the one greenhouse in question. “An investigation by WorkSafeBC is underway to determine the cause of the incident and prevent further exposures from
occurring. The employer is required to submit a preliminary investigation report in 48 hours and a full report in 30 days,” added Chernecki. Newell said once the investigation is complete and they can resume cleaning efforts, he expects an occupational specialist will come in and help with monitoring to ensure all procedures are in place.
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CONTINUED from Page 1 She did say the alleged situation occurred on a particular shift and involved harassment as well as sexual harassment involving inappropriate comments and inappropriate jokes with a sexual overtone. “Our investigators are working as quickly as they
can, but also ensuring the investigation is fair, thorough and impartial,” added Brooks. “We have also engaged the Delta Police Association and they are fully engaged in the process, they trust the process and they are also working with our management team to offer the appropriate support and
assistance. “I want to be clear that the Delta police are taking the information and the allegations very seriously. This investigation is well resourced and it’s getting the attention that is appropriately deserved.” Brooks said when Dubord assumed command of the department
he conducted several reviews to get a sense of the organization. One of those reviews was the department’s respectful workplace policy. “Chief Dubord has made it known throughout the organization that he wants to maintain a very open organization that fosters an environment for
people to come forward if there are issues of concern so they can be appropriately addressed,” she said. “We can’t investigate what we don’t know. We can’t change want we don’t know. “In this case it really is an opportunity for us to grow, develop and improve.”
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Utility lines put snag in double-decker trials Bus tests foiled by low-hanging wires SANDOR GYARMATI
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There won’t be a double-decker bus running through most of South Delta for a while. As part of its Lower Mainland trial for doubledecker buses, TransLink began a test program in Delta with buses mocked up with apparatus on top to simulate the height of the taller buses on several routes, including the 601/620 between Tsawwassen, Ladner and the Bridgeport Station. It all looked good with the city clearing tree branches at several location, however, in late
October a conflict with an overhead power line on the 601 route was identified by TransLink and brought to the city’s attention. Engineering director Steven Lan told Delta council last week that although the power line is not city infrastructure, staff attempted to assist TransLink by contacting BC Hydro and requesting the raising of the line. After a field inspection by BC Hydro in mid-November, it became clear that multiple lines needed to be raised, including Telus infrastructure. Then in late November, yet another low-hanging
power line was identified by TransLink and added to the list of locations requiring attention. “The poles also needed to be replaced. They were not high enough to even raise the wires, so this will take some time in order to get all those wires raised,” said Lan. The amount of time it would take to come up with new designs, pole installation and line restringing at a greater height meant there was no way to have the bigger buses use the 601 route by the late November rollout date, especially since other telecommunication companies had to get involved.
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A minor train derailment caused a power outage and delays at Deltaport container terminal on Sunday. According to Delta police, the department was notified of the incident around 6:15 a.m. “A hydro pole was leaning, maybe from a previous windstorm and was leaning right in the path of a train,” said public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “The pole was not knocked down when it was contacted with the train, but wires did come down, so we had live wires down and the only thing keeping the pole in place was the high tension wires.” Brooks said police closed Deltaport Way in both directions until BC
Hydro could get on scene to cut the power and also deal with the compromised pole. She said the road was closed for a significant amount of time. “I believe Hydro was on scene around 12:45 p.m. and the power was cut by 1 p.m. It took several hours to resolve the issue.” She said no injuries were reported. “The cars were closed and were carrying dry goods, so no hazmat materials were on board,” she said. “At no time was there any issues with public safety.” On its Twitter feed, GCT Canada, which operates Deltaport, said the terminal remained fully operational despite the accident and that the company was actively supporting BC Hydro and BC Rail in the clean-up efforts.
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Cox remembered as community advocate Long-time president helped form the influential Tsawwassen Homeowners Association SANDOR GYARMATI
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She was a fierce protector of Tsawwassen who spoke out on issues that shaped the community. Leone Cox died peacefully at Delta Hospice on Saturday after having spent several weeks in Delta Hospital. Cox is probably best known for her involvement in the Tsawwassen Homeowners Association, which was founded in the late 1980s in response to the proposed Tsawwassen Area Plan at the time. She helped form the group and was president for most of its existence. The group was influential in Leone Cox thwarting the contentious Tsawwassen Development Lands housing application for the Southlands and boasted a membership of more than 1,700 at the height of the issue. Cox was a board member of IDEA, the civic party that would take control of Delta council a year after the failed development bid and later helped form the TriDelta civic party after IDEA had turned down Lois Jackson’s request to join its ticket for the 1996 municipal election. Jackson claimed a council seat under the TriDelta banner and three years later the slate took control of council with Jackson elected as mayor. “She was a real community worker and advocate. She followed the municipal scene, and provincial and federal for that matter,
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very closely and felt very strongly about people being involved in their community,” said Jackson upon learning of Cox’s passing. “She did a lot of good
work. She was also on different committees. She was certainly not backward about coming forward to tell you what her opinions were.” Cox was born in Los
Angeles and grew up in California. She moved to London, England, where she met and married Douglas. They moved to Toronto in 1954 where she had a career in real
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TFN could be option if casino rejected B.C. Lottery Corporation says it could explore other sites if Gateway’s T&C proposal is defeated SANDOR GYARMATI
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The Tsawwassen First Nation could end up as a fallback should the City of Delta decide not to approve a casino. Representatives from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment and the B.C. Lottery Corporation were on hand for another open house Monday for a proposed Ladner casino. The event at the Tsawwassen Springs clubhouse featured morning and afternoon sessions. During the lightly attended morning session, the Optimist asked Chris Fairclough, BCLC’s manager of stakeholder engagement, if the lottery corporation would still be committed to expanding south of the Fraser and what kind of process might unfold if Delta decided against the hotel/casino complex proposed for the Delta Town & Country Inn site. Fairclough explained BCLC always takes a close look at applications that don’t work out, as was the
case when Surrey council voted against a proposed casino that would have relocated the Newton bingo hall gaming licence. BCLC later invited Surrey, the TFN and Delta to submit expressions of interest for a new gaming facility and Surrey once again said no. Delta and the TFN, however, submitted expressions of interest, and Delta was eventually chosen. If approved, the PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Delta casino would Gateway hosted an open house at Tsawwassen Springs Monday to give the public a look be the relocation of at its proposed casino for the Delta Town & Country Inn site. the Newton licence. described the potential It remains to be seen look at either redoing it But if Delta ends facility as “a complete if the TFN would go for a with the City of Delta or up rejecting the proposal, entertainment comcasino should Delta reject look at the Tsawwassen there would be another First Nation,” he explained. it as the First Nation’s gov- plex, including a hotel, review. conference centre and ernment would have to Stating it wanted more “We would obviously restaurants” and that the decide if it wanted such a information, the TFN’s review and say, ‘What “complex would be a tourproject. It would also have submission to BCLC went wrong in the process ist attraction that aligns to go to the membership noted it did not have a and what could we have with the objectives of for approval. done different? Are we not location picked out. The Delta’s Tourism Strategy to The Delta submission First Nation also wanted putting the right foot forincrease visitor volumes was far keener than the to make clear that there ward?’ and awareness about TFN, identifying the Delta was no obligation by sub“If we determined that Delta as a tourist destiTown & Country Inn site. mitting an expression of it was still a legitimate nation, while extending The submission interest. opportunity, we would
tourists’ length of stay and spending.” As far as the current Gateway application, Fairclough said they’ve “had great feedback from these open houses and that’s what they’re all about.” One couple who attended the Monday morning session told the Optimist they supported the idea of a casino but preferred more live music and entertainment options. They also suggested a free shuttle for residents in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. Gateway will hold another open house in South Delta next month. The City of Delta will also be holding its own public information sessions before a report goes to Delta council. If the application receives preliminary approval, it would then proceed to a public hearing. Host cities get a 10 per cent cut of casino revenues, which could mean millions annually for Delta’s coffers.
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The kids got some valuable life lessons from the son of No. 9. Dr. Murray Howe, the youngest son of hockey legend Gordie Howe, talked with students at Pebble Hill Elementary last Friday about his new book about his dad, Nine Lessons I Learned From My Father, offering takeaways on how the late Hall of Famer lived his life. Accompanied by his wife Colleen, Howe, a radiologist at Toledo Hospital, described how he was motivated to write the book after his dad passed away just a few days before Father’s Day. Saddened their fishing trips, when as a boy his father would take the opportunity to talk about life, were no more, Howe figured a great way to honour him was to pass along everything he was taught on how to be a good father and man. “To me, he was like a superhero, he was so strong and such a great player. Off the ice, he was the kindest, gentlest person and gave so much of himself to everybody,” he said after being asked by one student what it was like being Gordie Howe’s son. “Everything you do can have an impact for other people. If someone is all alone and sitting by themselves, go sit with them.
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Dr. Murray Howe talks to students at Pebble Hill Elementary in Tsawwassen. And you don’t have to be the biggest person to stand between someone and a bully,” Howe explained. He said there are lessons students can easily learn to be the best person they can be while describing his dad’s gentle character and generous nature. Growing up during the Depression and having very little was one factor in his dad’s understanding of what it’s like for others struggling, Howe said. Beaming, he also talked about some amusing tales growing up as the son of the hockey great, who was one of the toughest customers around on the ice. Howe noted his father, who gave the great Wayne Gretzky valuable advice to develop a good backhand,
had the unique ability to shoot both left-handed and right-handed, something borne of having to use whatever donated sticks were given to him while growing up. Howe noted his dad was also a bit of a prankster. One day, for example, he quietly fired a puck from across the ice to knock his unsuspecting son on his butt. Howe said he never got into professional hockey like his brothers because he simply wasn’t good enough, which came as a relief to his parents. Gordie Howe, who visited Ladner a few times after becoming part-owner of the Vancouver Giants, died in June 2016 at the age of 88.
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t’s a discouraging number for the 21st century. While sifting through some of the data for Delta from the 2016 Census, a particular category, the one that asks about our main mode of commuting, caught my eye for all the wrong reasons. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was surprised to find out that just 11 per cent of Deltans use public transit to get to work. Conversely, almost 78 per cent get behind the wheel while another five per cent hitch a ride with those drivers. Only four per cent walk or cycle. There are a variety of reasons why people reach for the car keys on their way out the door – everything from having the means to own a vehicle to where their job is located – but you’ve got to think that the quality of the available transit service has to play a significant factor. I suspect that’s why almost double the number of Richmond residents (19 per cent) and almost triple the number in the City of Vancouver (30 per cent) use transit to get to work than their counterparts in Delta. The Greater Vancouver average is 20 per cent. The numbers make it clear that the single-occupancy vehicle continues to be king, but they should also serve as a wake-up call that transit isn’t anywhere near good enough to entice people out of those cars. It might be unfair to lay all the blame on those responsible for a transit system that must serve the low density sprawl that is the Lower Mainland, but numbers don’t lie and they’re telling us that public transportation is a distant second choice for today’s commuters. The fact that many drivers are willing to endure the George Massey Tunnel, often referred to as the worst bottleneck in the province, on a daily basis also speaks volumes about how they view their transit alternatives. There’s no doubt that transit works best where density is greatest, which is not a strong suit of the Vancouver suburbs, so there isn’t an easy fix to increase the number of bus and train passengers, or at least not an inexpensive one. Land use and transportation planning have been separate entities for so long we’ve created a region that can be difficult to traverse, particularly by public transit, and we’ve got the disappointing numbers to show for it.
Hoping Santa will bring us a new bridge this Christmas
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know you’re gonna find out who’s naughty and nice but Santa, I assure you this year I have been very good. I’ve paid my taxes, my dog licence, put our food scraps in the green can, sorted plastics from paper and recycled my lightbulbs. When you’re making your list and checking it twice, please make my Christmas wishes come true and give us a new crossing for the south arm of the Fraser River. If you’re coming to town, Santa, I’ll tell you how it’s gonna be. Your reindeer will be in gridlock whatever direction you fly. As hundreds of commuters merge into a four-lane tube there’s pollution spewing into the air as cars line up and sit idling waiting for their turn. There’s poor lighting in the tunnel so make sure Rudolph has his nose shining bright. Fly fast, Santa, so you don’t get stuck in there if there’s an earthquake or those toys for deserving boys and girls might be crushed. I know you’re travelling all over the world so give yourself lots of time because if there’s a stall or an accident in the tunnel, you’ll be getting hungry for those cookies under the tree.
Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT
I don’t want to cry and I don’t want to pout, but my family is stressed out by traffic. There are 90,000 vehicles a day driving under the river, so it’s time we had a new bridge. It would save us time and gas money. It’s only going to get worse, Santa. Have you heard about the presents coming to South Delta? An expanded port, a casino, the Southlands development and expensive condominiums. Maybe we’ll even get a cruise ship terminal. I hate to be a stickler but, Santa, I don’t just want any old bridge, I would like a special bridge. It should have wide lanes for lots of cars, and one lane designated just for big transport trucks.
I would like a pathway for cyclists and pedestrians that would encourage people to cycle and walk more. Very important, Santa, is room for rapid transit so we can get out of our cars, ride the bus more efficiently and eventually extend the Canada Line. I would like a bridge that has pleasing architecture and uncomplicated merging lanes and good signage. Yes, good signage would be wonderful. I would like our wildlife, birds and fish habitats to be undisturbed and the Fraser River estuary protected. If Santa’s elves don’t have enough money for a bridge, then toll us. When the tunnel opened in 1959, there was a 50-cent toll and the project was paid for in just five years. One more thing: I would like to be able to bungie jump off the bridge, Santa. That would be fun. Looking forward to seeing you on Dec. 25, Santa. After all, we deserve a little magic here in Delta. Ingrid Abbott is a writer and broadcaster who wishes readers happy Hanukkah, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with good health and prosperity.
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Letters
Don’t want to live in community with assisted dying Editor: Re: Hospice not place to provide MAiD, Dec. 8 Thank you for your wellresearched article reporting on assisted suicide and our hospice. I am shocked to hear of Fraser Health’s potential authority to impose such procedures into our community, yet thankful to have Delta Hospice executive director Nancy Macey stand up for
Delta casino application should go to referendum Editor: Casinos in B.C. appear to have caused wide-spread corruption as evidenced by a recent Globe and Mail article. If there is to be a casino in Delta, I believe the proper way to introduce it is by a public referendum, where the people in Delta vote on whether the benefits from revenue outweigh the possibility of corruption. I do not believe that public hearings are the proper place for a decision of this magnitude to take place. I have lived in Delta for 31 years and I am not convinced that the outcomes of public hearings held in Delta express the desires of the majority of the people in Delta. John Hutton
palliative care here in our community. If assisted suicide were to be brought to Ladner, I would seriously consider moving away. Ladner is a community and location dear to my family and heart, but the message sent by MAiD is far-reaching and dangerous: that suicide is sometimes acceptable, dependent on someone’s
physical or mental ability. Rather than suicide assistance, should not we rather invest in suicide prevention? Suicide is already a major tragedy impacting my peers. We don’t need the medical system — even less so hospices — to be involved in assisting suicides. Surely, friends, the relief promised by MAiD is false
promise: relief is a feeling and we do not have feelings when we are dead. Let us creatively seek solutions to suffering, to end suffering, without ending those who are suffering. I want to be part of a community where each of us is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of our physical or mental conditions. Joanna Krawczynski
Fraser Health told not to tamper with hospice services in Delta
Editor: Re: Hospice not place to provide MAiD, Dec. 8 I commend Nancy Macey for the cogent response regarding the possibility of introducing a conflict of intent and purpose if MAiD is included in the Delta Hospice. The Delta Hospice Society provides an excellent service to the community. FHA, please do not tamper with hospices. Vera Ganderton
Hoping bus stop vandal recognizes impacts of actions Editor: As most Ladner residents have probably taken notice, the glass panes at all the bus stops along Ladner Trunk Road were recently smashed and vandalized. This vandal’s unnecessary actions bothered me for all of 10
seconds and then I went about my day. Driving home later that day, however, I saw an elderly woman waiting at the bus stop by the Shell gas station. She was maybe five feet tall and all bundled up in the cold weather, and she was standing
because the bench was blocked off with caution tape and covered in glass shards. As a regular bus user, I often find myself chatting with seniors or offering them a seat on a crowded bus, so when I saw this frail woman forced to
Tough intersection for drivers
Editor: While the pedestriancontrolled traffic light recently installed at that T-junction formed by 55B Street and Ladner Trunk Road might have reduced hazards for walkers and cyclists crossing the frequently-busy Ladner Trunk Road, the same cannot be said for drivers making a left turn from
55B Street when that light is red. Those stopping on a red, travelling east on Ladner Trunk Road, sometimes block the intersection to those wanting to exit 55B Street. However, when left turns on that red are able to be made from 55B Street, extreme caution is required as one might be concealed from traffic
travelling west. Those fuel economists who drive to meet a green light changes can, in this case, be going quite fast when, from the left, a vehicle suddenly enters in their lane. And then there are the corner-cutters driving west, before turning fast onto 55B Street when finding openings few. Philip Hebbard
Diner grateful for kindness showed by stranger
Editor: Through the medium of your newspaper, I would like to express my thanks
to the stranger who paid for my supper at White Spot in Tsawwassen on Saturday, Dec. 2. There
are still kind people in this world even though things look pretty bleak at times. Marie Spencer
stand because of the damage that had been done, I felt compelled to write this letter. I know it won’t solve anything, but if you’re someone who needs a seat while waiting for the bus but no longer has this option, I’m sorry this
happened and I hope you get your benches back quickly. If you’re the person or people who did this, I hope you’ll recognize the effect your actions had on others and think twice before acting so selfishly. Jessica Parker
Tunnel safety not a new issue Editor: Re: Those south of river aware they must deal with tunnel, letter to the editor, Dec. 8 Tsawwassen resident Peter van der Velden wrote, “Safety was never an issue with the tunnel until a bridge was proposed.” Wrong. Over the years, well before a bridge was considered, numerous letters were penned by motorists who use the George Massey Tunnel and several commented that the lighting in the tunnel was — and remains — poor to the point that vehicles
can and do “disappear” from view. In one case, in response to a query from a motorist about the lack of proper/adequate lighting, a bureaucrat replied that the lights in the tunnel are activated in response to the ambient light and wrote that there is adequate lighting in the tunnel. Safety is an issue with respect to the George Massey Tunnel lighting. There are other points in van der Velden’s letter that are ripe for rebuttal but will have to wait for another opportunity. S.M. Cruickshank
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Business
Delta Hospice gets early gift from Open Space Yoga studio hosts annual Shopping Day
Delta Hospice officials say they owe a debt of gratitude to vendors who participated in the annual Open Space Yoga Shopping Day. Last month’s event was highly successful because of the community’s outpouring of support, raising over $3,100 for Delta Hospice. “We were especially pleased that the new owner of Open Space Yoga, Gary Sylvester, continued the tradition of founder Michael Rudd by being committed to the community’s wellness and supporting the non-profit charitable sector,” said Delta Hospice executive director Nancy Macey. “Michael Rudd has a special place in his heart for Delta Hospice and
we are touched that Gary Sylvester, while starting up a new business, also sees support for the community as part of his business philosophy.” At the event, all vendors committed 15 per cent of their sales that day to Delta Hospice except Potters for Hospice, which gave 100 per cent of the proceeds of pottery sales. Potters collected pottery all year long, including pottery from Sooke on Vancouver Island and a few special items from a well-known Whistler potter. All money raised directly supports programs offered by the Delta Hospice Society. Services that will benefit from community donations include
complementary resources, professional counselling, teen, children and parents’ grief groups, grief support related to opioid crisis, expressive art and music therapy, volunteer training and more. Participating vendors included: Potters for Hospice, Sonja Picard Jewelry, The Crow’s Nest, The Portal, Lyck Bodycare, Pebble Creations, Prana Clothing, Open Space Yoga, Chocolate Love and LARA cuisine. The Delta Hospice Society is a non-profit, charitable organization and the operator of Ladner’s Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care and Irene Thomas Hospice. The society also operates
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Open Space Yoga owner Gary Sylvester (middle) presents a cheque from the annual Shopping Day to the Delta Hospice Society. Tsawwassen’s Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe which allows services to be offered at no cost. For more information about the Delta Hospice Society or to donate, visit www.deltahospice.org. PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR
Vendors donated a portion of their sales to Delta Hospice at Open Space’s Shopping Day.
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Tsawwassen lights up at night thanks to BIA 50,000-plus LED lights adorn commercial core Tsawwassen is renowned for getting an enviable amount of extra sunlight compared to neighbouring cities in the Lower Mainland, but even Sunny Tsawwassen can’t control the early darkness of winter. Thankfully, the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Assocation (TBIA) has continued a tradition for the past 22 years, stringing up 50,000plus LED lights of ruby reds, beautiful blues and emerald greens around town. “We want our residents to feel that same ‘Sunny Tsawwassen’ sense of warmth and glow that the lights bring us during the Christmas and holiday season,” says TBIA executive director Lydia Elder. More than 750 strings of lights have been hung on trees, lamp standards and other objects around Tsawwassen, with each string containing as many as 70 bulbs. Staff at the TBIA check every string. This year, the TBIA has increased the amount of lights it puts up and included new areas, such as the street lamps outside The Wexford on 56th Street and 18th Avenue.
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The Tsawwassen Business Improvement Assocation has been lighting up the town core for more than two decades. There are also some strings that will be kept in place permanently, to keep that inviting light year round. Elder says nothing beats the feeling of coming home after a long day of dreary winter weather to be greeted by the cozy and welcoming boulevard of twinkling lights on 56th Street. “It’s always brought a smile to my lips and helped me unwind from the frenzied pace of the rest of the Lower Mainland. I can relax back into that sense of being home.” The best places to see
the lights is uptown, along 56th Street from Highway 17 to Winskill Park, and along 12th Avenue’s most bustling businesses. While you’re in the area enjoying the winter wonderland, Elder says to be sure and check out the local businesses for Christmas gifts or ideas. “When folks shop local in our corner of Delta here in Sunny Tsawwassen, they get to continue to experience that sense of warmth with personalized customer service in the shops, boutiques, cafes, and salons and spas that make our community so unique,” she says.
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The generosity and kindness of strangers has helped a local man get a new delivery bike and a new lease on life. Peter Wilson, who has been a delivery person for the Optimist for more than a decade, delivers two routes in Tsawwassen. He is well known in the community for his friendliness and commitment to his job, so when his bike and delivery cart were in a state of disrepair, several people stepped up to help out. ”As with so many longtime Tsawwassen residents like myself, I’ve seen Peter around — usually noticing him more during nasty weather,” recalled David Houston who runs a mobile bicycle service in the community. “About six months ago I attended a routine service call to find a homeowner with a broken relic of a bike. He was helping
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Optimist delivery person Peter Wilson is flanked by David Houston and Judy Hickey receiving the custom built cargo-bike complete with carrying bags, high powered lights and accessories.
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picked it up.” After a thorough tuneup and the addition of powerful lights, a good lock and gift cards for a year of free tune-ups, Houston and Hickey surprised Wilson with the new bike last week. “His smile was worth it all. It will be super fun for his customers to see that same smile in the paper he hands them,” Houston said. Hickey said she has always been drawn to Wilson’s gentleness when she saw him in her neighbourhood. She felt following his accident she needed to take on a fundraising project. “One of the people who donated said it is a good time to give and that hopefully people will be inspired by all of this. He has touched so many people’s hearts. I got so much response back. People were unbelievable,” she said. “Since then I have had two more donations. I had a conversation with Peter, and we will use that extra money and out-fit him with better all-weather clothing. It’s great that this has come together so well that it has.” Wilson said he is just blown away by the generosity. “I’m very thankful for such a kind gesture,” he said. “These people have become friends. It’s a nice feeling to get this kind of help from people in the community.”
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November was an eventful month for the Ladner Lawn Bowling Club. It hosted its annual awards night honouring the many winners of club events that took place during the summer. The club also held its annual Christmas bake sale, which was very well-attended by the community. The club would like to thank all those people who joined in this festive event.
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Delta Gymnastics will host Kids Night Out — New Year’s Eve Edition to give children ages five to 12 a fun place to ring in 2018.
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New Year’s party for kids at gym
Delta Gymnastics Society is inviting kids in the community to spend an action-filled New Year’s Eve at the gym. The Kids Night Out — New Year’s Eve Edition event, for children ages five to 12, runs from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. “Our gym is really a giant indoor playground and we want to offer parents, who may struggle to find caregivers for their children, an option for the kids to also celebrate the New Year,” says Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega. Claire Henderson is the coach in charge of leading the Kids Night Out - New Year’s Edition event. “I started with Delta Gymnastics at two years old and I have been coaching for the last nine years. I coach many children’s classes from newborn babies to teens, so I am very excited to organize a fun-filled evening for the kids,” she says. The evening will include games, tumbling, healthy snacks, New Year’s crafts, a movie and, at the stroke of midnight, there will be a
New Year’s celebration. As organizers of Operation Red Nose, Delta — Richmond, Delta Gymnastics would like to offer an incentive to community members that would like to volunteer that night for the safe driving campaign. “We know that for some people, this is a difficult night to volunteer, however it is one of our biggest and most important nights to provide safe rides homes,” says Arciniega. “Therefore, we would like to extend an offer to those who sign up as New Year Eve’s volunteers to bring their children for free to this event. While parents are volunteering, their children will be able to enjoy a great party and have a safe place to stay until they are finished with their shift.” The cost for the Kids Night Out — New Year’s Eve Edition is $50 per child. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. For more information about this event and Operation Red Nose, visit deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.
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*With the purchase of a featured frame valued at $199 or more and fully coated prescription lenses. **The first purchase must be a frame with a pair of fully coated prescription lenses (valued at $250 or more) or an annual supply of contact lenses. The second frame must be purchased with a pair of fully coated prescription lenses valued at $250 or more. Purchase must be made on the same day, for the same customer, with the same prescription. Not applicable on safety glasses, sport safety glasses or COOL Kids packages. Valid June 19 to September 10, 2017. Not combinable with any other offer, promotion ®TM
604-943-7818
Merry Christmas
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Many thanks to all our friends for all their support and generosity in the past year. Looking forward to meeting many more in 2018!
Christmas Spa Packages
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TSAWWASSEN
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Winter Arctic Berry Facial
Arctic Berry Facial complete with rejuvenating eye treatment and application of Marine Flower Peptide Serum & Peptide Eye Cream 45min $69 Gift Certificates are available in any denomination & are beautifully wrapped.
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Community Kids spend A Morning with Santa at recreation centre PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR
The City of Delta hosted A Morning with Santa last Saturday at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen. The annual event included breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts, skating and more. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.
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A20 The Delta Optimist December 13, 2017
Community Shopping BEST GIFT SELECTION EVER
CENTRE STAGE Spend $50 and receive a $1000 Gift Certificate.
Local Specialty Chocolates, Candy and Gifts
Gift Certificates valid on purchases of $20 or more from Jan. 1st-31st, 2018
FREE GIFT WRAPPING
604-948-1177
Christmas Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30-6:00 Sunday 11:00-5:00 Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall • 1263 - 56 Street, Delta, BC
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www.precisioneyecaredelta.ca
PRECISION EYECARE LICENSED OPTICIANS
Your Complete
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Psychic Readings, Tea Cup Readings, Reiki. Spiritual Classes
Clothing, Books, Himalayan Salt Lamps, Statues
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In the Heart of the Community Boutique Blanche Intimates For her at Christmas…
Bras panties, fine lingerie, sleepwear, Robes and ladies casual clothes Complementary gift wrapping and gift certificates available.
Everything for “Her” This Christmas In the Breezeway, beside Thrifty foods
604-943-8306
Located in Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall 604.943.8088 | www.shopboutiqueblanche.com |
Santa ’s Shore Home Pick up & Delivery EASY, AFFORDABLE AND HASSLE FREE!
Schedule A Pick-up Just let us know where and we will send one of our drivers to collect your drycleaning or laundry
For all your floral needs
Cleaning All items are cleaned to their specific needs as well as Finished to their requirements.
Delivery
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604.943.2815 • www.flowersbeautiful.com
Visit us for specials
We will notify when your clothes are ready. We will deliver to you wherever you are!
604-943-3030 • www.wagnersfabricare.com
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Community
Carolers welcome decorated boats
Christmas tradition continues
PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR
A Christmas tradition was renewed last weekend when a parade of carol ships sailed into Ladner Harbour on Friday and Saturday nights. The festively-decorated boats were greeted by carolers from the Ladner Gospel Assembly who have been taking part in the event for more than 40 years. See more photos at www. delta-optimist.com.
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Tower Fitness Equipment #106 & 107-7562 Progress Way
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H2O Hot Tubs & Spas 7333 River Road
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National Tire Wholesale 7447 River Road
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Rapid Tool Repairs #3-7551 Vantage Way
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Roadway Towing Ltd. 7391 Progress Way
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MC Auto & Transmission #4-7551 Vantage Way
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Brockmann’s Chocolates 7863 Progress Way
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Durasign Signs #3-7550 76th Street
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Mike Timuss and Simon Houlihan National Tire Wholesale
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f you are reading this message, Thank you. Thank you for your ongoing support as we celebrate our 34th year of serving you.
National Tire Wholesale is a locally owned and operated company established to serve your tire and custom wheel requirements. With over 100,000 tires and custom wheels in inventory we offer extremely competitive pricing and knowledgeable service to cover a wide spectrum of styles and applications to suit your needs. A very experienced sales and service team is supervised by Mike & Simon both 24 year veterans of the company. Specializing in a wide brand assortment of custom wheels, high performance tires, trailer tires and our newest addition of a complete line up of 4 X 4 off road and mudder tires. We look forward to seeing you soon!
WE ARE YOUR PERFORMANCE TIRE SPECIALISTS - WAREHOUSE DIRECT SALES
NATIONAL TIRE WHOLESALE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
7447 RIVER ROAD, DELTA
PH:
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Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm; Sat. 9am-4pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
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Toll-Free:
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Introducing our Industrial Neighbours in Tilbury and Annacis MC AUTO AND TRANSMISSIONS
H2O SPAS
Life is for living, we can help make memories.
It’s not that we don’t do what the others do, we just do it better. Quality is almost an obsession with us. Customer service comes first and everything else follows. All H2O Spas are designed with your safety and comfort as our paramount concern. We strive to provide the best quality and service for the best price.
TideWaters PUB
General Auto Repairs
M C Auto and Transmissions, proudly provides expert auto and light truck repair, and maintenance services to customers of the Delta area. We understand that car repair can be stressful, which is why we take the time to explain every job, and always provide you with an estimate in advance. We are a full service shop and can handle both your basic requirements and your ultimate performance needs. From batteries, to brakes, to tune-ups and transmissions - let us make sure your vehicle is reliable and safe. Have an RV? We can accommodate servicing of most class A, B, and C chassis motorhomes.
TOWER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC.
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Taking care of the equipment that takes care of you
The TideWaters Pub is newly renovated with a modern, facilitating look. The spacious dining area is large, bright and airy which customers find comfortable and relaxing. Tide Waters Pub strives to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. The many features include Pool Table, Dart Machines, Photo Juke Box, Big Screen TV’s, (2-120” Projector screens), KENO, Pull - Tabs and Poker. Book your Fundraiser, Birthday Party or Staff Party here.
Tower Fitness represents the full line of TRUE Fitness and Paramount cardio and strength equipment in British Columbia as well as numerous other brands and fitness and conditioning products. Come visit our showroom to try out the dozens of residential and commercial machines set up for you to see! Tower Fitness also service all makes and models of fitness equipment as your complete fitness equipment resource.
TOWER FITNESS
has been in operation since 2003 and prides itself on being a full and complete resource for all your fitness equipment needs. With our technical background and expertise we not only sell equipment but we service and take care of it too. Due to our reputation for outstanding service and technical knowledge, Tower Fitness was chosen by various manufacturers to represent their product lines. Come visit our showroom for a wide selection of high-quality fitness equipment, including and featuring TRUE cardio and strength. ■ Treadmills ■ Spin bikes ■ Dumbbells & other ■ Stationary bikes ■ Rowing machines weight products ■ Ellipticals ■ Strength equipment ■ Other fitness related accessories
We have a full selection of residential & commercial equipment.
Phone 604 952-0499 106/107-7562 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G 1E9 www.towerfitnessequipment.ca
#4 - 7551 VANTAGE WAY, TILBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK, LADNER
604-940-1413 www.mcautoandtransmissions.com LUNCH starting at $8.00
DESIGN & LAYOUT DIGITAL PRINTING TRADE SHOWS VEHICLE GRAPHICS CNC ROUTERING CUSTOM FABRICATING SITE INSTALLATIONS
WEDNESDAY WINGS
45¢ (min. of 10)
TideWaters Pub Fundraisers, Birthday Parties, Staff Parties
Kitchen open past 11pm; alcohol served after 10am weekdays
Drinks $4.00 Happy Hour Appies for $6
#3-7550 Vantage Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1K6
604-940-8008 • durasign.ca
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3PM-6PM AND 9PM-CLOSING
Watch UFC fight on big screens. Poker night on Monday at 7pm.
Pool table, Dart Machines and Photo Jukebox Big screen TV’s and two 120’’ Projector Screens
TideWaters Pub, 10190 River Road
604-589-2000
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Introducing our Industrial Neighbours in Tilbury and River Road East NATIONAL TIRE WHOLESALE
FOUR WINDS BREWING CO.
Over 80,000 Custom Wheels AND 50,000 Tires in Inventory!
We are the
#1 TIRE & CUSTOM
WHEEL WAREHOUSE
PROUDLY SUPPLYING DELTA WITH AWARD-WINNING CRAFT BEER SINCE 2013
◆
PERM ROOF 1 LTD.
“We’ll Give You Peace of Mind Above Your Head”
“We can remove moss off your roof and restore its colour to its glorious days” In Delta since 1981 PERM ROOF 1 LTD. has been serving the roofing needs of the lower Mainland for over 36 years. They are roofing specialists in roof cleaning, moss removal, cedar shakes, fibreglass shingles, and torch - on services. They are fully insured with WCB. PERM ROOF 1 LTD. will be happy to give you a Free Quote.
Before
After
PERM ROOF 1 LTD.
We’ll Give You Peace of Mind Above Your Head
Your Local South Delta Roofing Specialists since 1981 SERVING THE LOWER MAINLAND OVER 36 YEARS
Specializing in: Roof Restoration Moss Removal Cedar Shakes Fiberglass Shingles Torch-On
FREE Estimates Fully Insured and WCB Tel: 604-946-8112 | Fax: 604-946-8115
Call PIERRE: 604-817-0511 permroof@permroof.com permroof.com
REDI-STRIP METAL CLEANING CANADA
MISSION STATEMENT
Established in 1978 by Gordon Arseneau, Redi-Strip Metal Cleaning remains in the family. We are still committed to continually improving the effectiveness of our Quality Management System:
• providing a service that exceeds our customers’ expectations • having a safe and satisfied family of employees • operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
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SEASPAN FERRIES
Introducing our Industrial Neighbours in Tilbury and Annacis H.B. ROOFING COMPANY LTD.
SEASPAN FERRIES are an integral part of the Vancouver Island supply chair that is customer for used and value driven. SEASPAN has been providing commercial customers with cafe, reliable and cost effective marine transportation solutions to and from Vancouver Island for over 100 years.
HB roofing is a professional roofing company that is locally owned and operated. HB roofing has been in business for over 20 years. Our professional roofing contractor philosophy is to provide quality workmanship and customer satisfaction to all HB Roofing’s clientele. HB roofing, the professional roofing contractor’s services include a full sheet metal shop onsite, production of metal roofing, fabrication of materials onsite, continuous gutters, and a fully equipped disposal service. HB roofing manufactures many of their roofing materials. This advantage gives HB roofing the edge among the competition in providing quick and efficient service.
ROADWAY TOWING LTD.
DURASIGN SIGNS
Roadway offers towing for any type of vehicle as well as equipment like forklifts, backhoes and Bobcats. Emergency services like unlocks and jumpstarts are also offered. Roadway is a very professional company, their employees wear uniforms, their trucks are new and well maintained. Tilbury-based Roadway Towing Ltd. has been in successful operation over 30 years.
Our mission is to understand today’s everchanging market, and to provide our growing client base with new and improved ways to advertise. Through constant research of new materials and ingenious in house design we are able to supply our customers with outstanding final products at great prices. DuraSign prides itself on unmatched customer service, with quick product turn around, and attention to detail. Take your company to the next level.
AN INTEGRAL PART
For information call 604.940.7245 www.seaspanferries.com
REDI-STRIP
08194728
OF THE VANCOUVER ISLAND SUPPLY CHAIN
METAL CLEANING CANADA LTD. YOUR METAL FINISHING SPECIALISTS!
METAL CLEANING, PRETREATMENT AND FINISHING INDUSTRIAL ▪ MILITARY ▪ MARINE ▪ AVIATION ▪ MINING ▪ AUTOMOTIVE
ISO 9001:2008 Certified ▪ Controlled Goods Program Registered ▪ Quality Service Since 1978
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Degreasing Paint Stripping Pickling / Oiling Rust Removal Stainless Passivation Zinc and Manganese Phosphating ! Media Blasting ! Painting
Tanks, Vessels, Boilers, Burners Engines, Pumps, Turbines Gears, Rotors, Bearings, Springs Housings, Shrouds, Cowls Heat Exchangers, Radiators Valves, Fittings, Piping Beams, Plates, Rods Cars, Boats and more… CLEANING FOR: Oxygen Service Chlorine Service Onsite Service
HB roofing is a professional roofing company that is locally owned and operated. Our professional roofing contractor philosophy is to provide quality workmanship and customer satisfaction to all HB Roofing’s clientele. HB roofing, the professional roofing contractor’s services include a full sheet metal shop onsite production of metal roofing, fabrication of materials onsite, continuous gutters, and a fully equipped disposal service. HB roofing manufactures many of their roofing materials. This advantage gives HB roofing the edge among the competition in providing quick and efficient service. • Fully insured and certified • Offers 24 hr emergency service • Up to 50 years manufacturer guarantee on products and installation • On-site WCB-compliant Construction Safety officer HB Roofing professional roofing contractor is experienced in all types of sloped • On-site clean up and flat roofing systems. HB Roofing offers new and re-roofing installations for • Disposal Service commercial, industrial and residential markets. They offer service for repairs and maintenance for both tar & gravel and torch-on membrane roof systems. Call Sean Donnelly Mobile 604-240-6843 HB Roofing works with all type of roofing materials such as synthetic, wood, In business 25 years hbroofing.ca green, metal, asphalt shingles, torch-on membrane and concrete & slate tiles.
FREE ESTIMATE 604.946.5346 info@hbroofing.ca 7402 Progress Way Delta, BC V4G OA1 (Tilbury Industrial Park)
Visit our our showroom showroom Factory for Factory Direct pricing pricing pools and on hot hot tubs tubs OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm • Saturday 10am-4pm
7333 River Road, Delta 7691 Vantage Way, Tilbury Industrial Park, Delta, BC V4G 1A6 (604) 946-7761 " www.redi-strip.com " info@redi-strip.com
604-946-1077 www.h2ospas.ca
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Introducing our Industrial Neighbours in Tilbury and River Road East
RAPID TOOL REPAIRS
BROCKMANN’S CHOCOLATES
For skilled repairs done quickly, come see Rapid Tool Repair in Delta. We are known throughout the Lower Mainland as the fast and friendly team capable of handling tool repairs for customers across a range of industries. Our technicians can fix just about anything.
Brockmann’s Chocolate is a local family run company, that is proud to be a part of the Delta and Tilbury Park community. We’re positive you may have tried our chocolates at one of the many community events we support, like the Delta Hospital Foundation - but why not take the time to come check out all the other delicious, chocolate treats we have waiting for you!
30 YEARS
of serving the community Come visit our Factory Outlet for delicious tasting samples and great deals on quality chocolates for snacking, or gift giving!
Four Flat-Deck Trucks Available
604 591 3992 • 604 940 0329 Unlocks, battery boosts,
7863 Progress Way, Delta 604.946.4111 www.brockmannchocolate.com
accident towing, heavy duty towing, equipment towing, recoveries
www.roadwaytowing.ca
A28 The Delta Optimist December 13, 2017
Community
Wrap it up a day early Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
Wreath? Check. Tree? Check. Cards? Check. I’m not doing badly — considering there are still a dozen days to go. Granted, I never got around to making more than two batches of cookies, and I didn’t even think about fruitcake. And true, there are still a couple of gifts to be mailed, which makes me wonder if they’ll arrive in time. The turkey has been ordered and the eggnog purchased, but the bulk
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of the shop has yet to be done. Stollen, potatoes and cranberry sauce? Still on the to-buy list. I’m not doing badly at all. The presents have been bought — for the most part — but most of the wrapping remains. Stuffers? Pretty much. As always, they’re a mix of the goofy and the practical. You know. Shaving cream, notepads and toothpaste alongside whoopee cushions, bobble head dolls and fake scratch and win cards. Still a little to be done, but really, I’m not doing badly. This year, as in years past, the target finish line is not the 25th of December. It’s the morning of the day before. By the 24th — make that, the evening of the 23rd — I want to be set for Christmas. When other folks are scrambling to assemble their children’s
race-car sets or whipping up their candied yams or standing 40 deep at the grocery store, I’d rather like to chill. A dozen days left? Nope, just 11 for me. On Christmas Eve, I’d rather like to do nothing more taxing that reclining by the fire. On the 24th, when most people will be driving around in circles at the mall and delivering poinsettias to the babysitter and frantically trying to figure out where they hid that gift for their significant other, I want to sit and admire the tree. Call it the catch-yourbreath day, the day before the show begins, the day after the weeks of planning. There’s still stuff to be done, but I’m not doing badly at all. I’ll be tackling my list with my eye on the prize: a day to do nothing at all.
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Community 5050-47th Ave., Ladner as of Dec. 18. The telephone number remains 604-946-6622.
Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Nats casual birding walk, a Birds on the Bay event, takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Boundary Bay Regional Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble around Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet: Cammidge House. Info: 604-940-9296 or tom.bearss@dccnet.com. A Christmas puppet show, Wake Up Santa, takes place Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library and Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library. The Reach Child and Youth Development Society head office will be relocated to
or younger, register now for the January session of Parent-Child Mother Goose. Discover fun with rhymes, songs and stories in this interactive program that helps your baby learn speech and language skills. Healthy snacks are provided. Sessions run on: Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 10 to 11 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library; and Fridays, Jan. 12 to March 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library.
Parkinson’s support group meeting Monday, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria 604-948-0156. Get into the spirit of the season this year with Delta Gymnastics’ Holiday Jingle where participants in the Active Start Gymnastics program will demonstrate their skills in front of families and friends. Event set for Thursday, Dec. 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission by cash donations to the South Delta Food Bank. www.deltagymnastics.com.
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you. Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room near Entrance 4. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.
Delta Hospice Society invites you to its free Celebrate-a-Life event where you can honour and write a tribute to your loved one. Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Dec. 22 at 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner.
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to house and care for expectant moms and new puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are visually impaired and children with autism. Expectant moms and newborn pups live with volunteer families for approximately 10
If you are a parent or caregiver of a baby 15 months
Delta Life Skills Society. Gifts will be wrapped by donation on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port of Vancouver Community Office in Ladner’s Trenant Park Square.
Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.
SPECIAL EVENTS Kids Night Out New Year’s Eve edition at Delta Gymnastics. Kids can enjoy an evening of jumping, tumbling, fort building and New Year’s Eve celebration and special crafts. Open to children five to 12 years of age from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Preregistration and membership are required. Cost is $50 per child (third child from the same family is free). Visit www.deltagymnastics.com.
SENIORS New Year’s Eve Gala. Chef Adrian’s Spectacular Buffet followed by dancing to Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets $55 for members, $60 for non-members. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
“If you’re in the mood for traditional holiday fare… come to A Christmas Carol. You won’t be disappointed.”
Enjoy a free Christmas Concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Dec. 15. Loades of Music Concert Band performs from 7 to 8 pm. The band welcomes new members for its 2018 sessions, so come listen to it perform.
FUND RAISERS The Delta Secondary Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser in support of the
Celebrate Christmas with the Delta Music Makers Concert Band. A concert takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Enjoy an afternoon with some Christmas favourites and a sing-along. Admission by donation. https://www.deltamusicmakers.org/. Delta Concert Band present a Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission by donation.
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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 23 2 0 1 47 Richmond 18 5 1 2 39 Grandview 18 9 1 1 38 North Van 17 8 0 3 37 Port Moody 7 18 0 1 15 Harold Brittain Conference R. Meadows 19 9 1 0 Abbotsford 17 8 1 3 Mission 11 16 0 0 Aldergrove 8 14 1 2 Langley 8 18 1 0 Surrey 1 26 0 1
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B.C. MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY W L T Pts Valley West 18 3 1 37 Cariboo 17 4 1 35 Fraser Valley 14 6 2 28 Vancouver NW 12 7 1 25 Greater Van 12 9 1 25 Okanagan 10 9 3 23 Vancouver NE 9 10 3 21 North Island 8 12 2 18 Kootenay 7 13 0 16 Thompson 7 15 0 14 South Island 2 20 0 4
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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, DEC. 14 4:54 am 12.5 9:35 am 10.2 3:04 pm 13.5 10:24 pm 3.9 FRIDAY, DEC. 15 5:46 am 13.1 10:35 am 10.5 3:37 pm 13.1 10:58 pm 3.6 SATURDAY, DEC. 16 6:30 am 13.8 11:27 am 10.8 4:08 pm 13.1 11:31 pm 3.3 SUNDAY, DEC. 17 7:08 am 14.1 12:12 am 11.2 4:39 pm 13.1 MONDAY, DEC. 18 12:03 am 3.0 7:44 am 14.4 12:54 pm 11.2 5:09 pm 12.08 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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Jarvis Dashkewytch in New Zealand, Petros Chountalos headed to Ireland He would have been a welcome addition to the South Delta Sun Devils football team’s bid for a provincial championship but Jarvis Dashkewytch is doing just fine as one of the top up-andcoming rugby players in the country. The former South Delta Rams standout is now giving his fulltime attention to rugby — so much so that he is spending his Grade 12 year at the Canadian Sports School in Victoria which also happens to be the hub for Rugby Canada. Dashkewytch made his international debut last summer at the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Bahamas. Now he is set to wear national team colours again this month in New Zealand and Arizona, playing both the sevens and 15 versions of the game. He is a member of the 12-player Canadian roster that left last weekend for the Auckland School Sevens which takes place on Saturday. Dashkewytch is one of just three B.C. born players on the team, joined by Victoria’s Lachlan Krtaz and Reece Tudor Jones. “This team was selected through a combination of Rugby Canada elite staff and a few selectors across the country. They are considered some of the best young talent we have,” explained Canadian coach Fred Asselin. “There are a lot of talented kids in the 16-18 year-old bracket in Canada and we have to make sure these kids get high level tournaments and exposure to see them develop,” added Asselin. “This tournament in the Southern Hemisphere will do just that. Eight returnees have already represented Canada at the Youth Commonwealth Games this past summer. So we have a team that has already gained experience in a high profile tournament. They also performed quite well with a
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Tsawwassen’s Jarvis Dashkewytch will be playing for Canada at this week’s Auckland School Sevens tournament in New Zealand. He is also heading to Arizona for a 15s competition. respectable fourth place in a harsh environment defeating teams like Fiji.” The tournament is part of the build-up to the 2018 Youth Olympic Games next October and is part of the pathway that could take this players eventually to the senior men’s sevens team. “My challenge as a coach is to get them gelling, so they can exploit their full potential. The history of Canadian Sevens is quite bright, so believing is actually quite realist. We can beat these big teams. These young guys have the opportunity to make history every time they go out on the pitch and
this time is no different,” added Asselin. Dashkewytch will then return home briefly before heading off to the U18 North America 4 Series in Arizona. Rugby Canada is sending two 15-aside teams to the tournament. Dashkewytch will be suiting up for Canada White. The event will help shape Canada’s 28-player roster for a tour of the United Kingdom. The two sides will each play three games at the Grande Sports World in Casa Grande. When he is not playing for his country, Dashkewytch is suiting up at the club level with the
Castaway Wanderers who took an unbeaten record into the playoffs. He is not the only former South Delta Sun Devil playing in Canadian colours. Petros Chountalos has been named to the U19 men’s team that will be travelling to Northern Ireland at the end of the month for a tour that includes three matches. Chountalos and Dashkewytch were teammates at SDSS last season. The 2017 grad and Bayside member was among 30-players named to the Canadian team. They were identified through four regional camps and a West & East camp earlier this year.
Boyd bowls her way to gold at World Juniors in Wales MARK BOOTH
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Emma Boyd is returning home as a world champion from her international debut. The Grade 12 South Delta Secondary student teamed with Scotland’s Mark O’Hagan and Dan Salmon of Wales to capture the Mixed Triples competition at the World Indoor Bowls Council’s (WIBC) World Junior Championship. The event took place in Newport Wales where the winning trio defeated the team of Owen Kirby (Canada), Edward Elmore (England) and Emma McIntrye (Scotland) in Friday’s final. They captured the opening set 9-8 then completed the sweep with a 8-6 triumph.
Emma Boyd was victorious in Mixed Triples.
Boyd, who plays out of the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club along with Commonwealth Games bound Priscilla Westlake, has enjoyed an impressive 2017 season, that began with her being named to the national team development squad. She was crowned provincial junior champion back in July and won her first-ever medal at nationals a few weeks later in Nova Scotia, earning bronze. In October, she finished second to threetime champion Westlake at the Canadian Indoor Singles Championship in Vancouver. Boyd was introduced to lawn bowling by her grandmother when she was nine. She has been working hard to develop her game over the last eight years.
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The Winskill Otters Masters Swim Club is celebrating 30 years of swimming success. The Otters were first formed in autumn of 1987 by ex-Olympian John Service. Originally the club had about 30 members and worked out on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. During the last half hour, everyone joined in a brisk game of water polo. Throughout the years, club membership has grown steadily with members joining for fitness, fun, friendship and the spirit of competition. With currently 55 members, the Otters train three times a week at Winskill Aquatic Centre in Tsawwassen swimming Sundays from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 and 8 to 9 p.m. with the faster swimmers hitting the pool during the earlier time slot. The Otters have established itself as one of the best clubs in the province having won five consecutive banners for best mid-size club in the province from 20112015. Sally Holland has been a club member since 1989 and has held many different positions on the club’s board of directors as well as an active swimmer. “There is a very strong competitive aspect,” said Holland. “Right from the getgo we were always encouraged to get into swim meets. A number of club members attended a swim meet in Honolulu organized by US Olympian Rowdy Gaines in both 1991 and 1992. “The local meets, probably more than a dozen a year have always been a big part of the club and that culminates in the provincial championships and then the Senior Games at the end of August, so yes, we do get involved.” Fellow club member Steve Rasmussen
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Winskill Otters members Diana Thompson, Wayne Thompson and Dan Brimm all competed in the 17th FINA World Masters Swim Championships in Budapest this past August. who handles communications for the club said with competitions locally, provincially, nationally and on the world stage, masters swimming is a pretty big deal. The club’s current coach is Judy Baker, who both Rasmussen and Holland called the heart of the Winskill Masters. Baker was the MSABC Coach of the Year in 2013 and last year coached the Otters to their fifth top-place finish for a mid-sized masters club. “I’ve swam for five different masters swim clubs and there is always this debate that goes on about whether you are in it for fitness or for competition because most of the other clubs that I’ve swam for just get in the pool a couple times a week
and swim for an hour at medium intensity,” he said. “With this club, we swim pretty hard.” To back that up, Holland pointed out that a recent Sunday training session saw the swimmers swim 3,800 meters in 90 minutes. “There is a very strong social aspect too,” she said. “We always have coffee and muffins after the Sunday session. There is Christmas party, so that is also a bit part of the club.” Holland attributes the success and longevity of the club to good coaching, friendship, the competitive aspect and comradery. “Most clubs have been around for
a long time, but it takes a lot of volunteer effort to run these clubs,” adds Rasmussen. “Just the executive meets many times a year and it’s a lot of work, so one of the impediments to having a successful club is making sure you have the excellent volunteers.” The club is still working out details on how they will celebrate its 30th anniversary. “It might just be a big party where we invite current and past members. We just don’t know yet,” added Holland. The club welcomes new members so anyone interested in swimming for fitness, fun and friendship should inquire at: registrar@winskillotters.com.
Thormeyer helps UBC capture 5th straight Canada West title South Delta’s Markus Thormeyer helped lift the UBC Thunderbirds to its fifth Canada West swimming championship in as many years at Saanich Commonwealth Place. The men’s team recorded 838 points and captured 28 medals, 10 of which were gold. Thormeyer began his assault of the
medal podium at the three-day event on Friday winning gold while setting a Canada West record in the men’s 4x200 freestyle relay. He joined teammates Yuri Kisil, Jonathan Brown and Colin Eriks winning the event in a time of 7:10.73. Thormeyer also captured a silver in the men’s 50 butterfly. On Saturday, he teamed up with Luke
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Peddie, Brown and Kisil setting a Canada West record in winning the men’s 4x100 freestyle relay with a time of 3:17.98. He also set a Canada West record winning gold in the men’s 200 freestyle with a time of 1:45.29 and captured the bronze in the men’s 400 individual medley. He wrapped up the meet on Sunday with another Canada West record time
of 3:35.24 winning gold with Brown, Kisil and Josiah Binnema in the men’s 4x100 medley relay. He also captured a silver in the men’s 100 backstroke. Thormeyer will now gear up for the 2018 U SPORTS national swimming championships hosted by the University of Toronto Feb. 22-24.
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It is with much sadness and love we say goodbye to our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mike passed away on December 3, 2017 at the age of 80. He is predeceased by his wife Myrna whom he was married to for 58 years. Mike was born on March 5, 1937 in Trail, B.C. He is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his four children Cheryl, Dawn, Mike (Debbie), and Tara (Brent); grandchildren Jadine, Jason, Bryton, Justin (Amy), Aleisha, Leah, Shayne, Blayne (Taylor), and Madison; great-grandchildren Jeremy, Haley, Trent, and Braylan; as well as former son-in-laws Tony, Roger, and Regan. Mike played a huge role in Ladner back in the day. He owned the local gas station Ladner Esso where it was common on any given day you would go in to find the locals stopping in to visit him for a coffee and a chin wag. Mike also played a huge role in the Ladner Minor Hockey Association where he coached with his son Mike Jr and won coach of the year many times. When Mike retired at an early age he and his wife Myrna spent many winters in Arizona and his summers fishing near Logan Lake, B.C. Mike loved all his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren and is remembered fondly for his sense of humour, being a jokester, but most importantly for his kind heart. Our family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at Fleetwood Place Care Facility for all their care and kindness for our father. No Service by request. A family gathering will take place. Donations to Fleetwood Place Care Facility would be appreciated.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Luigi’s passing on December 6, 2017. Husband, father, grandfather, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Luigi is predeceased by his father, Francesco Paolo, mother Grazia and sisters Maria and Angela. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lidia and their three children, daughter Grace (Barry), son Paul, daughter Maria (Blair) and grandchildren, Jordan, Erika and Maiya. Luigi was born in Vasto, Italy and immigrated to Toronto Canada. In 1970 he located with his family to Richmond BC where he started a successful business in the food industry. Luigi was always a hard worker and took pride in all his accomplishments. He had a very kind heart and quick wit and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Service will be held on Monday, December 18th, 2017 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
TRAN, Hoang A. December 3, 2017 With heavy heart we regret to announce our loving mother Hoang Tran passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 56. She was known to her family, friends, and many others for her love of life. Touched so many lives with her kindness and her giant spirit. She’ll be terribly missed by her family, but her spark will shine in our thoughts forever.
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NIELSEN, Jens Peter October 24, 1935 - December 1, 2017 Peter passed away peacefully on December 1 surrounded by his family.
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The Assistant Administrator will train with the current Administrator to learn the management and coordination of the certification program, with the view to transitioning into the Administrator’s role. The successful candidate will have solid knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, including MS Dynamics 365 CRM, or a similar type of CRM database and some bookkeeping experience. Candidates with operational management, regulatory and auditing background, as well as an understanding of how to follow federal and ISO standards are preferred. Candidates will have strong communication skills in written and spoken English, strong leadership skills and proven diplomacy in dealing with various stakeholder groups. The position is part-time at first (3 days a week) and will grow into a full-time and more responsible position. Wage rate commensurate with experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please submit your interest by way of a cover letter and resume by December 20th, 2017 to the Administrator admin@fvopa.ca
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RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS
is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers. 26 positions avail. Wage rate $11.35/hr. Approx. 50 hrs/wk. Approx. start date March 1, 2018. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning. Contact Desmond by fax 604-448-0911 or email: lulu@cmgolf.ca
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association (FVOPA) is looking for a talented and committed individual to fill the position of Assistant Administrator to perform a wide range of administrative functions. FVOPA is an organic certification body established in 2001 and is based out of Tsawwassen, Delta, BC. It is a non-profit organization with over 110 certified operators led by a Board of Directors whom work closely with the Administrator to ensure compliance and validation of the Canadian Organic Standards for its members.
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A36 The Delta Optimist December 13, 2017
PEACE ARCH TOYOTA
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2017 CAMRY LE
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*Prices exclude documentation fees of $296 for new vehicles and $396 for used vehicles and are plus applicable taxes. All vehicles were available at press deadline of Dec 24, 2017. Vehicles shown may differ in trim and colour from those for sale. All finance offerings are subject to credit approval. Black Friday bonus discounts expire Nov 26. Camry financed @ 5.25% x 84 months $0 down. Sienna & Highlander lease x 64 months 22,500 kms/year. Tacoma model DZ5BNT-A lease is at 4.59% APR, total lease obligation is $28,682 over 60 months, 20,000 kms/year. Aeroplan is reg. trademark of Aimia Canada inc. Customers must be an Aeroplan Member prior to the completion of the transaction.
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