People to know - Delta Optimist 2022

For over four decades, Delta has been home for Mayor George V Harvie and his wife Gillian. It’s where they raised their son Tim and daughter

Taryn and became passionate about every aspect of this tight knit community, including the people, the natural beauty, local organizations, and community spor ts.

Mayor Harvie brings over 40 years of experience in local government to his role as head of the municipality, including his previous positions as City Manager for Delta and in senior positions at the City of Burnaby While his career goals were originally focussed on managing the City of Delta, Harvie felt compelled to contribute to his community in new and meaningful ways, leading to his decision to run for Mayor in both the 2018 and recent 2022 Delta local government elections.

“I love this city and serving the community as Delta’s Mayor has been the honour of a lifetime” says Harvie. “Delta is our home and I’m grateful to be re-elected to allow me to continue working towards my goal of this city being recognized as the best place to live, work, and raise a family in Canada ”

Outside of work, Mayor Harvie prioritizes spending time with his two granddaughters and family and being on the water with friends. He is committed to staying fit with daily work outs and enjoys golfing and walks with his rescue dog Bella.

Harvie appreciates the many oppor tunities to speak with residents and business owners in his role as Mayor Whether it’s kicking off a season opening game, dining locally, taking par t in city events, or door knocking during his recent re-election campaign, Mayor Harvie loves to engage with residents and learn what is most impor tant to them. With his second term as Mayor commencing, he looks forward to delivering leadership and progress for Delta

“I’m excited to continue my work with Council and the community to collaborate on new recreation, spor ts, social, and active infrastructure projects that benefit residents, suppor t local businesses, and enhance our community, while ensuring the city remains fiscally responsible. We have been able to do all of this while keeping Delta one of the safest places to live.”

In his first term as Mayor, Harvie established the Mayor’s Spor ts Summits to collaborate with local spor ts groups who helped identify priority investments in community spor ts and recreation projects Recent notewor thy achievements include the grand opening of the Ladner Covered Multi-Spor t Cour t, Nor th Delta Track and Field Facility, along with the construction of new fieldhouses, washroom upgrades, and playgrounds. The opening of the new the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre and Nor th Delta Centre for the Ar ts earlier this year represent significant new additions to the city’s ar ts and cultural scene and enhance oppor tunities for local ar t and performances, history, and learning.

Under Mayor Harvie’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Delta prioritized keeping residents safe and working with the local business community to provide suppor t under such challenging circumstances. Initiatives like the Pop-up Parks, Kindness Meters, and approval of expanded outdoor patios have been embraced by the community, helping lift residents and businesses during these difficult times.

Mayor Harvie looks forward to continuing his work on building a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable Delta. The launch of community initiatives like Delta’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee, the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism and rainbow street banners to celebrate Pride month, are helping the city embrace an inclusive and diverse Delta where everyone is welcome.

As Mayor, Harvie recognizes that Delta’s success is a result of the collective work and par tnerships with staff, emergency services, local businesses and business organizations, volunteers, local agencies, and other levels of government. He is excited to take on new challenges and oppor tunities for the city as he begins his second term in office.

To learn about upcoming city initiatives and events, follow the City of Delta’s social media pages (@CityofDeltaBC) and visit our website at Delta.ca.

Mayor George V. Har vie

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Going down memory lane… I remember when I was a teenager in Edmonton and two blocks away from our home on 112th Avenue was our neighbourhood grocery store, Parkview Grocery, but we always called it, Earls.

Nothing fancy A typical two-story Victorian house with the main floor housing the store and the family living on the second floor The store was maybe 800 square feet max, with narrow aisles, beat up tile floors and handmade shelving stuffed to the roof with product. Every neighbourhoood was sprinkled with them I call it a grocery store but it was more the early version of a miniaturized Walmart they seemed to sell everything.

Ours was owned by a man in his early 50s named you got it Earl. Earls was the type of store where when my mom was busy cooking supper and needed a few things, I would run to Earls and let him know that my mom sent me to get a bag of sugar and some bread and he’d grab his big green, tattered three ring binder, flip the dog-eared pages to the “Ps” and under “Pelletier” he’d add the products to my family’s tab. Then a few days later, my mom or dad would walk over, and after a long chat with Earl on world affairs (dad), the monarchy (mom), they’d ask what was owing, and pay the tab.

This went on for years with many

families in the neighbourhood. Great guy and very popular Always asking how my friends and I were doing telling us we were too young to worry so much (how true that was), and to… “Save those thoughts for when you’re my ancient age.” My friends and I were probably in that store five times a week for years buying stuff There was always somebody in that store.

What I didn’t mention was that during all this time, there was a much larger store with more products, fancier displays and they even had a video game inside a big deal for the late 70s.

But most families in the neighbourhood continued to shop at Earls. Why? Because we knew Earl He was our friend. He provided a great service at a reasonable price. He and his family came to our soccer games, supplied free pop at our school dances, volunteered at neighbourhood clean-up days they were a big part of our community

And that’s the importance of this magazine. The following pages are packed with people who are a part of our community They make South Delta a better place to live. Many support the activities and events that make our community so great I hope you’ll support their businesses and organizations too let’s all buy from a local we know

Pierre Pelletier

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Amazingly, it’s already been two years since we opened our dream office located in Boundary Bay We’re so grateful to the South Delta community for being so supportive through our big transition and we finally feel settled into our new space, thrilled to be so embraced by our neighbours. Our new office provides general dental care and laser dentistry in a serene and calming environment. We are always welcoming new patients. Come visit our upgraded location at the historical Canada/US border crossing site at 6714 Corbould Road in Boundary Bay If you’re driving to your appointment, remember it’s only 30kms/hr in the Bay! Dr Walker is a graduate of the University of Alberta and has been practicing in Tsawwassen since 1998. Her team is like family, and she couldn’t do it without them.

Iryna is a Registered Tibetan Medicine Practitioner (Dr.TTM) Ukraine, Combined acupuncture and herbology, a Practitioner of Ayurveda Medicine and an Ancestral Healer CO-Founder of the “Ukrainian Retreat Training Center”

Iryna’s love for medicine and healing began in her early youth. As a child, she discovered the gift of Healing. Since the age of 12, she has thoroughly lear ned and practiced Easter n Medicine in Asia, India, Tibet and Japan.

“The purpose of my life is to help people discover the best health, vitality and joy they have inside of them. Healing is possible only when you cure the real cause of disease. I continue to dedicate my life to professional development, spiritual healing and helping people.”

After receiving her doctorate in TTM in 2014, Iryna lived and studied for two more years at Monastery She has mastered the art of Pulse Diagnostics. She can listen to the 64 pulses and all the inter nal systems of the patient and select methods of individual treatment based on natural herbs, acupuncture, dietary healing and other traditional methods. Iryna wants to create her own brand of natural medicine that will help people stay healthy

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sa les. That ’s an easy and even cliché thing to say in theor y, but more challenging to put into prac tice especially when you’re self employed ”

Par t of this was the decision to remain an independent office in a market increasingly populated by manufac turer owned hearing clinics that carr y a single prod uc t line “One of the best ways I’ve found to ser ve our clients,” explains Mark , “Is to carr y hear ing aid models from across all the major manufac turers. This means we always have access to the latest technology, regardless of brand; it also gives me the flexibility to be discerning about the produc ts I recommend ”

“ The suppor t we’ve received from the community has been over whelming and so encour aging,” says Shaw na, “And it ’s not just having people recommend us to friends it ’s the fac t that many of our clients have become friends themselves and take such an interest in our family.” As the business has grown, so has the family behind it; since opening in 2013, Mark and Shawna have added two sons and a daughter to the mix. “Having our business and family evolve simultaneous ly has been a neat experience,” obser ves Mark , “I t ’s an ongoing reminder that we have a lot to be grateful for ”

Mark and Shawna Nickel were just newly weds when they opened Tsaw wassen Hearing Centre in 2013 “Look ing back on it now, launching a small busi ness is a pretty major projec t to tack le when you’ve been married for less than a year,” laughs Mark ,

“ Thankfully, it worked out for us!”

Using his father ’s 25 years of ex perience in the hearing industr y as a guide, Mark had a specific vi sion for his own hearing clinic: “I star ted out, like my dad, k nowing I wanted to put people before

It’s an approach that clearly res onates with people. Tsawwassen Hearing Centre has been recog nized in the Delta Optimist’s Read ers’ Choice Awards as the ‘Best Hearing Clinic in Tsawwassen and Ladner’ for five consecutive years.

Tsaw wassen Hearing Centre is a full ser vice hearing clinic offer ing hearing evaluations, hearing aid sales, repairs and cleanings, batteries and accessories, in home ser vicing, and custom specialt y earmolds for sleeper earplugs, ear defenders, and more

Mark and Shawna Nickel with their children

Iryna Fayer TTM, NHP

Jack Atkinson

Let’s head back to the January 1964 pages of the Delta Optimist and a feature on a Ladner resident who certainly loved canaries that could sing.

Having won many contests, Jack Atkinson’s favourite hobby was breeding, training and exhibiting roller canaries.

He won his first trophy in 1942.

Interested in roller canaries since he was 14 years old, Atkinson had about 60 birds in his collection at the time.

The roller breed of domestic canary had been bred in the Upper Harz mountains of Germany

“Leopold King of the Belgians” was the pet name for Atkinson’s patriarch bird.

Atkinson said that 14 years earlier, he imported a few canaries from Belgium and one of them was King Leopold.

As well as trophies, cups, merchandise,

ribbons and rosettes all over their 53rd Street home, Atkinson and his wife Jean also had ribbons and a long shelf of trophies in a canary house.

In the weeks prior to the article, his birds won two singing contests in two different shows.

He also took 14 trophies and 21 ribbons from two international shows.

Atkinson explained the music made by a team of roller canaries is called “tours” and was first named in Germany centuries ago.

There are 10 tours or notes in the harmony possible for a team of birds

A trainer has to recognize each tour when a bird is singing, choose which birds will be in certain teams and harmonize the notes to make the best music

As much as $100 could be spent on a good roller canary, he said.

Soo Long

This 1968 photo in the Delta Optimist showed Soo Long, the last resident of the once populace Ladner Chinatown.

He lived in one of the last two remaining buildings of the community, which was almost completely wiped out by a fire in the 1920s.

There are no more buildings standing in

Ladner

However the city has restored a commemorative concrete statue and plaque that were donated by the Chung Chuck family

Julius Pokomandy

Let’s head back to the December 1974 pages of the Delta Optimist and see the Christmas banquet feast prepared by South Delta Senior Secondary students for their parents and other students.

The scrumptious meal prepared by the 44 students in the cookery program was held at the school on Dec 11 that year

As had been found in other Delta schools, there were more males taking the course than females

They were in the capable hands of head chef instructor Julius Pokomandy (pictured), whose basic aim was to show youngsters they could do more than they thought with

different foods.

“His methods and ideas have obviously captured the imagination of students who are clamoring to take the course. At present they’re oversubscribed and the next three semesters’ enrollment sheets are already filled,” the Optimist reported.

He also has a comment about the controversy that year about school vending machines, saying the key is to provide consumers with something better and more appealing than candy bars.

The B.C. Chefs’ Association has a Julius Pokomandy Award.

Chung Chuck

Chung Chuck was still busy right into his 80s.

Let’s head back to the January 1976 pages of the Delta Optimist when a popular Ladner landmark was going to enter its final days.

That’s when Chung Chuck’s old house went up for sale.

Popular with Lower Mainland artists at the time, the old house was then seldom used and expected to be torn down when a new owner came along.

A controversial figure, Chung Chuck made a name for himself as someone who would fight hard for his rights something which often brought him in conflict with the law

Beginning in the 1930s, he was arrested and jailed multiple times for bootlegging

his potatoes rather than selling through the marketing board.

He also rented to house boaters, which caused more problems.

In an incident in 1977, he held Delta officials at bay with a shotgun for four hours after the municipality threatened to shut off the water supply to the house boaters, and to the farm, unless all the utilities were brought up to code and taxes per boat were paid.

His colourful life, and in particular this confrontation over the house boats, generated so much interest that CBC turned his story into a made-for TV movie.

Soo Long was the last resident of Delta’s Chinatown community

Canaries sang beautifully at Jack Atkinson’s Ladner home.

Providing meals for the school canteen, South Delta Senior Secondary student cooks were in the capable hands of legendary B.C. chef Julius Pokomandy

today to remind people that a once vibrant Chinatown community existed.

through the Delta Centennial Celebration in 1979

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Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, has strong roots in the Delta community dating back to 1946 the year in which one of its founding credit unions, Delta Credit Union, opened its doors. Today, the same member-centric, community focused philosophy continues to guide Envision Financial, something that its two South Delta branch managers can attest to first-hand.

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John Sullivan Deas Edgar Dunning

children.

He became a citizen of this country and a provincial voter

Deas spent time in the gold fields in Yale until approximately 1868, when he and family arrived back in Victoria to operate a hardware and stove business.

Deas started a fish canning operation in 1871 on the island that would be named after him.

Deas Island Regional Park is an island in Ladner named after John Sullivan Deas, a black man born in 1838 in South Carolina.

Deas and his brother Zephaniah joined the migration to California on the gold rush trail.

Arriving in San Francisco in 1860, Deas plied his trade as a tinsmith.

It’s been reported that during that period in California, the black community in preCivil War times was deeply troubled with legislative uncertainty

The mood was such that an exodus of the California black community to the Fraser River gold fields occurred between 1858 and 1865.

The early settlers were able to purchase land and skilled trades were in demand.

Described as a mulatto in historical records, Deas arrived in Victoria in 1862 and married Fanny Harris and they had several

Having acquired the necessary backers, he proceeded to erect a cannery and assorted buildings in preparation for the 1873 fishing season

Deas had an early start in what became a thriving business as one of two canneries on the lower Fraser

By 1878 there were eight canneries in operation.

Deas by then was becoming frustrated by the competition and the lack of access to the returning salmon.

Deas applied to government for an exclusive lease of “drifts” near his cannery

The request was turned down by both federal and provincial governments as “unjust to fishing interest as a whole.”

After that setback, Deas remained in the canning business for one more season before selling his interest in 1878.

He then moved his family to Portland, Oregon.

On July 22, 1880, he passed away at age 42.

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Started by Vincent Dunning, the first issue of The Weekly Optimist, published on March 23, 1922, consisted of four pages. About 500 copies were printed.

Edgar, the oldest of the three Dunning boys officially began work at the Optimist in 1930 after two years in northern B.C., part of that employed by the Prince Rupert Evening Empire and its competing newspaper the Daily News

The eldest Dunning boy served the paper

in many capacities over the years, including reporter, editor, printer and pressman, as well as bill collector before taking over as publisher in 1942.

He sold part interest in the paper to Ernie Bexley in 1964 and later divested all his holdings, but rejoined the Optimist family as a columnist in the early 1990s. He continued to write his popular weekly Rambling column until his passing in 2010 at the age of 100.

A photo of the product produced by John Sullivan Deas, who was a free black tinsmith born in South Carolina and moved to Canada for a better life.

Edgar Dunning working on the linotype (typesetting machine) sometime during the 1930s.

Founded in 1983, Tsawwassen Optometry Clinic is a proud member of the growing Delta community Dr Giulia DeVuono and Dr Sara Kirby joined the clinic based on their shared passion to serve where they live, and provide their friends and community members with the highest quality of care. Backed by the latest technology as well as knowledgeable and caring staff, together they believe in providing health and education of the eye, along with self expression through eyewear

Regular eye health checks are important, and can detect serious eye disease, and signs of other disease in the body Children should be seen by age 3, and yearly after that. Their eye exams are covered by the BC Medical Service Plan. Adults should be seen every 1 to 2 years.

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MATTHEW JACKSON General Manager, The Waterford

JANE BRYCE General Manager, The Wexford

at The Waterford and The Wexford

Sara and Giulia

Gordon Huff Gene Kiniski

Chief of Fire Hall No. 4, and Delta Fire Chief Clifford Cory (centre)

with Owen Jones of the BC Fire Marshall’s Office.

Let’s head back to the February 1968 pages of the Delta Optimist when Delta fire fighters, both paid and volunteer, were called to action when the Delta Community Hall in Ladner was completely destroyed by fire.

Flames reportedly leaped 60 feet above the building as Ladner and East Delta fireman hopelessly battled the blaze.

Volunteer members of the Fire Hall No.4 in East Ladner were part of the effort.

The above photo shows Gordon Huff, District Chief of Fire Hall No. 4 and Delta Fire Chief Clifford Cory (centre) conferring with Owen Jones of the BC Fire Marshall’s Office afterwards.

Delta’s fire department had previously

been entirely comprised of volunteers

Huff joined the volunteer fire department in 1953 and they were initially housed in a converted chicken house in East Delta, known as Hall No. 4. Firefighters were later located in the fire hall on Highway 10, later used as a training facility

In 1988, after 35 years of service, Huff retired from his volunteer position. He was recognized by three levels of government for his outstanding service.

Eventually operated entirely by paid fire fighters, Fire Hall No.4 closed a few years ago.

It was replaced by a new $9.6 million fire hall and emergency operations centre near the Boundary Bay Airport.

Manager for over 20 years and now on her 3rd year as Owner of Hawaiian Beach Tanning Salon Located in the of Ladner Village.

For the love of her clientele, and the love to operate Hawaiian Beach, she simply could not pass the opportunity to own the place.

Merly and her staff are focused on providing a safe and relaxing tanning experience.

Whether you;

• Need a little me time to relax

• Need to beat that W inter Blues

• Need some sunshine

• Need a base tan prior to your sunny vacations or simply

• Need a little Glow,

Hawaiian Beach is your answer, get your sunshine and Vitamin D dose. We have sunshine all year round.

We offer a variety of tanning equipment and services. Such as;

• Laydown Beds,

• Stand-ups/Verticals Booths

• Sunless Spray Tans

• InfraRed Sauna

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• Whole Body Vibration Machine.

Hawaiian Beach has a variety of packages to choose from to fit your needs and budget. From minutes packages, to monthly, yearly packages, and even drop-in sessions.

We also carry varieties of sun tanning lotions, broad spectrum SPF sunscreen, high quality of after sun and moisturizers.

Merly is also working on bringing back their swimwear/beachwear products as well as those beautiful summer dresses.

Thank you to our valued clients and the community for their continued support and voting Hawaiian Beach Tanning Salon to be Delta Optimist Reader’s Choice award winner for over 20 years.

Merly and her staff at Hawaiian Beach, take pride in providing excellent customer service to their clientele and the community all the time.

Let’s take a step back in time to the March 1969 pages of the Optimist where a story ran on popular professional wrestler Gene Kiniski set to have a bout at Delta Secondary School.

The former world heavyweight wrestling champion was to take on Dean Higuchi of Hawaii.

Some of the other bouts planned by the DSS student council sponsored event included Dutch Savage versus Steve Bolus.

Kiniski, who in his earlier days played

football for the Edmonton Eskimos, had a long and storied career on the pro wrestling circuit.

He was also an actor, appearing in several movies including the 1978 film Paradise Alley with Silvester Stallone.

His final match was in 1992 but he remained connected to the business for years afterward.

Kiniski, whose family opened the Kiniski’s Reef in Point Roberts, died in 2010 at the age of 81.

aul started his plumbing career at the age of 18

After doing his apprenticeship and working for a service company for a few years, he decided to go it alone. In 3 decades he has never regretted that decision. His career has been a lifelong passion and lear ning.

He is the cor nerstone of the company and still puts in the long days but, now has a great support team with him. Paul is the go-to for big estimates and complex solutions and overseas all Daily Operations.

Paul is very involved with sports and the community He spent many years volunteering, coaching and managing local soccer and baseball teams and he is an avid fisher man. Paul’s greatest joy is his wife and 4 sons. He is very excited that his sons are coming of age in the business and joining the team. The Legacy is just beginning.

Our client base now consists of major City Contracts and Property Manager Portfolios as well as Residential Home-Owners. The heart of our business is still treating every customer with the respect and importance they deserve. We strive to give exceptional service at a very fair price! It’s been working for over a Quarter Century and just keeps growing.

PJB’s list of Services now includes Plumbing, Heating, Drainage, Hydro-Jetting and Excavating, Scanning and Coring and soon to be opening our Air Conditioning Division.

Gordon Huff, District

conferring

The 272-pound Gene Kiniski wrestled at DSS in 1969.

Merly

Beauty Angel Red Light Therapy and

Paul Bach Founder PJB Mechanical Plumbing and Heating

Iain and Stevie were both bor n and raised in Tsawwassen. They are now raising their young family right here in the sunny city. They are second generation business owners and are committed to helping their clients’ cars run better and safer. Sierra Automotive has been serving Tsawwassen for over 35 years. Sierra is a full service shop and works on automobiles of all makes as well as all different types including diesel, hybrid, and electric.

Customers are our number one priority. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as one of Tsawwassen’s most reputable car repair shops. We aim to develop lasting relationships with our clients by offering highquality affordable services and proper advice on how to keep your vehicle’s performance at its optimium.

56th Street)

Con t em p or ary , environmentally friendly and Refreshingly Local™, Coast Tsawwassen Inn offers an experience that is anything but ordinary and our service is what makes it a Hotel to be recognized.

Emma McDonald, General Manager has been with the Coast Tsawwassen Inn 20 years and has led the team as General Manager for the last 6 years. Emma is responsible for setting the tone and expectations for each and every employee she leads. Emma is a long time resident of Tsawwassen and is in every aspect Refreshingly Local™ She sets high expectations for both service and performance and in doing so, she fosters a culture of professionalism where guests feel valued and staff take pride in their work.

Maria Durham, Catering Manager has been with the Coast Tsawwassen Inn for 4 years in our Catering Department and has over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry Maria is responsible for running the day-to-day catering operations and services. Her love for people and food is what makes her rise & shine and she is adamant about making sure that our service leaves a lasting impression on all of our valued guests.

Michelle Harman, Sales Manager has been with us since September 2021 and has over 32 years of experience in the hotel industry. Michelle is responsible for prospecting new business, while maintaining and nurturing old customers and accounts. She demonstrates Core Values of trust, loyalty, hard work, direct communication and teamwork in all of her daily duties. Michelle’s passion for people allows her to greet clients and make them feel at home. We look forward to meeting you at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn!

Voted Hotel of the Year 2022 Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 Street, Delta, BC V4L 2B2 604-943-8221 https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-tsawwassen-inn sales@tsawwasseninn.com

Lisa has been in the mortgage industry for almost 30 years. Her 16 years were spent working for a large Canadian chartered bank. During that time, she helped develop credit products, managed branches and ran sales teams. While she always found the management experience valuable, it was working one on one with clients that she truly enjoyed. After the birth of her son in 2003, she left her beloved banking career and took on the challenge of working as an independent Mortgage Expert, and she never looked back! For the past 17 years she has assisted her clients in the perfect mortgage. Any one of her clients will tell you that she brings an energy and enthusiasm to the process of buying, r or renewing your home. She loves what she does and has fun doing it.

Lis a Ma nw a r n i n

She is proud to say that she has generations of families that she has put into the biggest purchase of their lives, and while that might make her feel a bit old, those types of incredible relationships are what makes her so proud of what she does.

Robertson Optical & Optometry

Need your eyes tested? Is it time to replace older glasses? We’d like to help you. At Robertson Optical &Optometry you will afriendly team of eyecareprofessionals

eed your eyes tested? Is it time to replace older glasses? We’d like to help you. At Robertson Optical & Optometry you will find a friendly team of eyecare professionals who will help you carefor your eyes! We welcome new patients and arealways pleased to continue to assist our retur ning patients.

HNave you noticed that your vision is not as clear as it once was? Concerned that your child may have a vision challenge? Noticing that fine print is harder to see? Have an eye emergency that needs speedy service?

We’re here to help with eye health exams for the whole family At Robertson Optical & Optometry you will find a friendly team of eyecare professionals whose focus is all about eyes. We welcome new patients and are always pleased to continue to assist our returning patients.

• Our optometrist Dr Vicki Chen provides thorough eye health exams, will refer you to a specialist if needed and will follow every step of your eye care jour ney

• Krista, our friendly, helpful receptionist will book your eye exam and help you with all of the details required.

• Jeannette is our licensed optician who fits contact lenses and will help with selecting lens choices that meet your needs and offer you advantages for better vision.

her wealth of experience in customer care.

Our optometrists, Dr Vicki Chen and Dr Gerald Choi provide thorough eye health exams, including a retinal camera image and will refer you to a specialist when needed, and provide follow up. From children at three months of age to seniors, let us demonstrate our expertise and experience. Krista, our cheerful receptionist will book your eye exam and assist in frame selection and direct billing your insurance for your eyecare purchases.

• Ellen is great at selecting glasses that are flattering and well fitted and can share with you her wealth of experience in customer care. We offer a competitively priced selection for those on a budget and direct billing to most insurance plans.

Jeannette is our licensed optician who fits contact lenses and helps with selecting frame and lens choices that meet your needs and offer advantages for better vision.

Hereiswhat others had to say about Robertson Optical &Optometry:

Hereiswhat others had to say about Robertson Optical &Optometry:

We offer a competitively priced selection for those on a budget and direct billing to most insurance plans. We are located in Ladner and have plenty of parking.

“I went to Robertson for my eye exam. Following my eye exam Iwas referred to an Ophthalmologist for an issue that had not been previously diagnosed. Thank you so much. Ipurchased my glasses about 5years ago and they have been the best glasses. The staffatRobertson Optical aresofriendly that I have referred my family for futureexams and glasses. Thanks again for your great service.”

“I was having trouble focusing with one of my eyes and was able to book a same day appointment. The person Ibooked the appointment with was very helpful &friendly.The optometrist was thorough & noticed something in my eye that required prescription eye drops. Overall this was a very good experience & I will definitely be book for my next eye exam.”

Here is what others have had to say about Robertson Optical & Optometry:

“I was having trouble focusing with one of my eyes and was able to book an appointment on the same day The person I booked the appointment with was very helpful and friendly The optometrist was thorough and noticed something in my eyes that required prescription eye drops. Overall, this was a very good experience and I will definitely be booking my next eye exam here.”

“Very professional &friendly services. Dr.Chen was very thorough with my eyes exam. Best optometrist I’ve ever met.”

If we can help you, give us a call at 604-946-7911.

Stevie, Iain, Marin and Hendrik

Maria, Emma and Michelle

Jack and Gertrude Lanning Ed and Doreen Magee

Let’s head back to early last century to meet one of the proprietors of Delta’s early general stores.

Born in 1865, Walter John Lanning emigrated from England to Victoria in 1894.

He married Gertrude Millicent Weare and they moved to Ladner in 1898.

Known as “Jack” Lanning, he worked in Thomas McNeely’s general store in Ladner

In 1907, he was part of the new firm Lanning, Fawcett & Wilson Ltd. that took

over and operated the store under the new company name on Chisholm Street.

Lanning, who had six children, died in 1913, but Gertrude continued as a partner for the store, also known as The Big Store.

In 1945, the firm was sold to Mc & Mc, which operated a business there until 1960.

The original building still stands in Ladner Village today and is considered one of Delta’s most important heritage structures.

Expedia Cruises® is part of the Expedia Inc. family. Our South Delta location opened in 2011 at Ladner Harbour Center to bring Ladner the #1 Travel Agency for complete spectacular vacation experiences! From cruises to flights, hotels to tours, and rental cars to Safaris, Expedia Cruises will bring you advice you can trust, and prices you cannot beat.

Expedia Cruises has grown to over 300+ centers in North America. The South Delta center is owned by Carole Petersen & Gina Holvick. Carole & Gina are Icons in the travel industry with more then 30 years’ experience at Expedia Cruises and together have successfully led their team to be one of the Top 10 perfor ming centers on the continent! Despite world events that gravely affected the world of travel, Carole and Gina remained steadfast in their vision and forged ahead to brighter days.

Let’s take a step back to 1963 and visit another Ladner businesses from yesteryear Coming to Ladner in 1947, Ed Magee and his wife Doreen opened their first store on Elliot Street, called Ladner Auction Mart.

He soon also opened furniture stores throughout the Lower Mainland

His next venture in 1953 was to buy the former Ladner post office building on Delta Street and open it as Magee’s New and Used Furniture and Appliances.

In 1963, he closed his stores but took over the former Mc & Mc Store, a heritage building on Chisholm Street that’s still

standing today

He said the new store was large enough to display quality new furniture and appliances attractively as well as fine second-hand antique furniture.

“Interested in all projects for furthering the business in Ladner, Mr Magee thinks if all merchants co-operated there could be a great stimulation of business in Ladner,” an article that year stated.

Magee also said he thought Delta council was doing its best to improve the Ladner area.

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The building on Delta Street at the end of Chisholm Street is on the city’s heritage register

Ed Magee said he and his wife Doreen knew they wanted to live in Ladner the moment they came into the area.

N.D.

Hello everyone my name Dr. Heli McPhie. I am a naturopathic physician and the owner of The Village Clinic in Tsawwassen. I was contemplating what to write in this space. How do I express how naturopathic medicine can help you, your family, your community, our healthcare system?

I have been serving our community now for ten years alongside our collaborative team at The Village Clinic. I have been in practice for over twenty years. Our clinic team has helped many patients through difficult health crises, through chronic illnesses, through pain, through tough emotional situations, through recovery from surgery or traumas, our list is long and we are grateful to be the healthcare team you choose for yourself and your family I will never tire from seeing someone find relief and recovery from something that has affected them, for a long or short while. Seeing someone feel better because their IBS has resolved, or their eczema has cleared, or their allergies have decreased or their anxiety no longer grips them, or their mood is better, or they no longer need a nap mid afternoon, or they no longer catch every cold and flu… whatever our patients journey it is wonderful to see people feel better And we do. Often. Our goal is to help our patients be happy, be healthy Be their best self

Naturopathic medicine still seems foreign to some. What exactly do we do ? How are we trained? Are we licensed? In a nutshell, as an ND I am a licensed, primary health care provider who uses a combination natural methods, lifestyle management, prevention, labwork to diagnose and treat patients. I personally am grateful and enjoy collaborating not only with our in-house team but also with our patient’s other healthcare providers eg MD’s, physiotherapists, RMT, DC, counsellors, nutritionists, specialists etc. Simply working together is forward thinking medicine. It works. And patients and doctors benefit. Our healthcare system I would argue benefits from healthier people who often require less visits.

I have always believed and continue to believe that any one paradigm of medicine does not have all the answers. I don’t think naturopathic medicine does, but I also don’t think western medicine does. But working together the patients benefit from a collaborative approach.

As a doctor, I look for solutions. Covid highlighted many things for me but two things stand out.

1. Without our health our world stands still.

2. Our healthcare system needs to be updated, supported beyond the strained system we currently have. Covid showed me how as an ND I can be part of the solution. We order lab work, we listen to the whole health history, we diagnose, we treat. It is comprehensive primary care. And in a time when it is difficult to access a strained healthcare system I know our patients appreciate the healthcare they receive at our clinic. I hope we take the lessons from Covid and start putting our egos aside in medicine and start working together for better solutions for our patients. 80% of Canadians use forms of complementary medicine. I think it’s time we stop being fearful and biased of one another and start working together for a better healthcare system overall. Let’s find solutions.

If you are in need of a primary health care provider please come see us. We will happily collaborate with the other healthcare providers and doctors on your team. And we will take very good care of you and yours.

Sincerely,

Dr Heli McPhie, BSc, ND

Since its inception, New Vision Projects’ mission has been simple: Build the best homes, with the best people, for the best people.

Thank you again South Delta for voting for us this year as your favourite Home Builder and Renovator!

Building or renovating your home is a really exciting time but we know it can feel overwhelming. For well over a decade, New Vision Projects has been a name that South Delta has come to rely on to make this process easy. We care about you, your home and our planet. It is our goal that the homes we build in the community are beautiful as well as pinnacles of ultimate comfort and efficiency.

A healthy home is a happy home and we want to keep you and your family in a home that you love for generations to come.

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Carla Qualtrough is the Member of Parliament for Delta, British Columbia. She has been a Cabinet Minister since she was first elected in 2015, and currently serves as the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.

Prior to entering politics, Carla practiced human rights law at the provincial and federal level and was a Vice-Chair with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal. She also has a background in sport, having competed for Team Canada in the sport of swimming, winning world championship and Paralympic medals, and she has been inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame.

Carla has been legally blind since birth and is a passionate advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She led the creation of the Accessible Canada Act and is internationally recognized for her work in disability inclusion. She has received several awards for her advocacy, including from the Disabled Women’s Network of Canada, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, the Abilities Centre and the International Paralympic Committee.

Carla lives in Ladner with her husband Eron, her 2 youngest children and her mother.

Carla’s office is ready to help Delta community members, businesses and organizations to access federal government programs and services. For more information, call 778-593-4007.

5064-48th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4K 1V8 778-593-4007

f Covid Taught me anything

Dr Heli McPhie, B.Sc.,

Honourable Carla Qualtrough

Brandon Smith New Visions Project

George Massey Jack and Myrtle McCallum

The last toll on the Deas Island thruway was collected on March 31, 1964. It was paid by former Socred MLA George Massey, who received a bronze medallion in return from toll collector Bill Aldous.

Also smiling for the camera was

Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi.

The driving force behind the lobby to get the tunnel built, Massey would pass away within days of this photo. The tunnel would eventually be named after him

The crossing hasn’t been tolled since.

an Paton was elec ted as ML A for Delt a South in 2017 and again in 2020 He cur rently ser ves as the O f ficial Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Food

Remember when you could go to a movie in South Delta?

Let’s head back to June 1975 to see Jack McCallum, pictured with his wife Myrtle, the proprietor of the new Sun God movie theatre in Tsawwassen, celebrating their grand opening.

Movie theatres have been long gone for Tsawwassen and Ladner in the age of big multiplexes.

When the new Tsawwassen Mills mall opened a few years ago, movie screens weren’t considered as viable for that development

A lifelong Delt a resident, w ho s till lives on t he f amily f ar m he grew up on, Paton has more than 3 0 yea r s of ex p e r i en c e r u n ni n g a n d o w ni n g a d air y f a r m a n d f a r m a u c t io n b u s i n e s s H e gr aduated from Delt a Secondar y School in 1974 a n d o b t ai n e d a b a c h e l o r ’ s d e g r e e f r om t h e Univer sit y of British Columbia in 1979 L o c a l l y, y o u m a y r e c o gn i z e P a t on a s t h e auc tioneer or emcee at countles s charit y event s He is a direc tor on the BC Youth and Agriculture F o u n d a t i on, t h e p a s t p r e s i d en t o f t h e E a s t Delt a Communit y Hall Societ y, a pas t memb er of t he Hall 4 Volu ntee r Fire D e par t me nt, an d has volunteere d wit h many loc al organiz ations, including the Delt a Hospit al Foundation, RE ACH Child and Youth Development Societ y, and the Delt a Far mland and Wildlife Tr us t. Since 2017, ML A Paton has been a s trong voice for Delt a by fighting for

Tunnel. He also champions value added oppor tunities for the nex t gener ation

of the Br uns wick Point lands from fur ther development.

ML A Paton’s cons tituenc y of fice c an as sis t in under s t anding gover nment policies and ser vices, navigating

gover nment bureaucr ac y, and ensuring due proces s is being followed. Drop in or make an appointment.

Jack McCallum with his wife Myrtle in 1975.

George Massey whose vision of a tunnel between Richmond and Delta became a reality in 1959, pays the last ever toll at the crossing.

the immediate replacement of the George Mas sey

of far mer s and continues to c all for the protec tion

through

Ian Paton MLA, Delta South

Leora Shipley has been managing Reach Child and Youth Development Society’ s (REACH) Infant Development Program (IDP) since January 2017. She has worked with the IDP program for 25 years and has gathered extensive experience about how babies and toddlers develop. The early years are a critical time for children’s brain development and it is a very important period for intervention if there are developmental concer ns. The IDP team offers a family centred, strength based approach to home visiting and working with families that focuses on development while encouraging parent-child engagement. Do you have concer ns or questions regarding your baby or toddler’s development? You can self-refer through https://www.reachchild.org/ or you can call Leora at 604-946-6622 ext 303 or email leoras@reachchild.org. IDP is a free resource for Delta families at Reach Child and Youth Development Society

Local Realtors Amber & Jennifer are driven by their passion for building connections with clients and helping families put down roots in the beautiful South Delta community they’re proud to call home. They’re a top-selling team with a combined 28 years of experience in BC real estate.

Devoted to helping clients reach their home buying and selling goals, Amber & Jennifer offer support and peace of mind during times of change. Their wealth of market knowledge and expertise means you can trust this dynamic duo with all your real estate needs.

The accomplished pair grew up in South Delta, which has inspired their commitment to showcasing the beauty of the area, local stories, and events, while boosting other community businesses and organizations via Neighbourhood News, their monthly newsletter and blog feature on their website: www.bairdanddupuis.com

TOP 10% GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD REBGV MEDALLION CLUB 2012-2021

SUTTON MASTERS AWARD 2021

YOUR LIFESTYLE OUR EXPERTISE

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www.reachchild.org 604-946-6622 Ex. 303

100-5000 Bridge St. Ladner ~ # 2-1359 56 St. Tsawwassen 604-250-5048 604-315-5560

elt a Hospit al and Communit y Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation) is a not for profit organiz ation whose mis sion is to f und and promote out s t anding healthc are at the Delt a Hospit al C ampus of C are and in the communit y of Delt a Since 1988, DHCH Foundation has r aised close to $63 million to ensure the bes t healthc are pos sible for their communit y today and for f uture gener ations

Led by longtime Delt a resident, Lis a Hoglund, E xecutive Direc tor and Pam Paton, Board Chair, our pas sionate and dedic ated Board of Direc tor s and St af f r aise f unds through major gif t s, gr ant s and propos als, beques t s, online donations, direc t mail, 50/50 r af fle, communit y f undr aiser s and special event s such as golf and gala Through generous donor suppor t, they are able to contr ibute signific antly to the purchase of cr itic ally needed medic al equipment, c apit al improvement s and educ ation needs for the Delt a Hospit al C ampus of C are including Mount ain V iew Manor and Irene Thomas Hospice.

Recent suppor t from donor s has allowed DHCH Foundation to provide f unding for the Peter C and Eliz abeth Toigo Diagnos tic Ser vices Building and t wo br and new pieces of equipment the echo ultr asound, and the TIMS imaging sys tem now oper ating within the new building This pas t year, the Foundation was able to commit $1, 384,763 for pr ior it y needs such as the Fixed X Ray for medic al imaging, a Str yker V ideo Tower for surgic al ser vices, a blood bank refr iger ator for labor ator y ser vices, a cr ash c ar t and nasolar y ngoscope for the ER

Through the incredible par tner ship with their donor s, this dy namic team will continue to build a f uture of exceptional healthc are in Delt a for f amilies, fr iends and loved ones There are many ways you c an suppor t Delt a Hospit al and Communit y Health Foundation To lear n about these oppor tunities, visit their website at dhchfoundation c a or c all 604 940 9695

Alviene, the owner of Vinca’s Kitchen for almost 14 years, has consistently moved forward in bringing you many well-known brand name products with quality and a varied budget in mind.

Vinca’s Kitchen is conveniently located in the heart of Ladner Village and it has become a shopping destination for the everyday chef and anyone looking for that perfect gift for any occasion. Alviene and her staff take great pride in making customer service a top priority and so, one year ago, Vinca’s Kitchen launched its online shopping platfor m to allow you to shop local even if you cannot leave your home and continues to offer free delivery to all Delta residents.

Vinca’s Kitchen appreciates the continued support from our community

Please visit www.vincaskitchen.ca or follow us on Instagram for infor mation about what is NEW!

5042 48th Avenue, Ladner 604-946-7784

Leora Shipley

Amber Baird & Jennifer Dupuis Realtors

Alviene Wilkins

Andrew Jackson Vice-Chair

Ingrid Barnes Past Chair

Paul Challinor Treasurer

Rick Boates

Monica Bohm

Sarah Gallop

Lawrence Green

Pam Paton Chair

Larry Hagan

Phil Posehn

Don Livingston Knut Nordlie

Karen Powar

Karla Rockwell

Jit Sangha

Lisa Hoglund Executive Director

“We sell homes for the best terms & more than average price.* Also, representing Buyers to achieve their goals by fulfilling their wish list is a top priority Referrals from previous clients represent 90% of my business, proving I have earned the trust, respect and confidence of my clients. My family and I live and work here. I believe in this community and I KNOW the market.”

*Based on GVREB Statistics 2015-2020 Serving South Delta, Richmond & White Rock Since 1993.

Achievements: RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Re/Max Circle of Legends Award

Top 100 Teams RE/MAX Western Canada (2022)

Top 1% Realtors Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

RE/MAX Diamond

A portion of each commission is donated the BC Children’s Hospital

Ioriginate from the majestic shores of the Saint Lawrence River; resided for a few years north of the Arctic Circle; and, presently established on the coast of our spectacular South Delta with no regrets.

Since 1988, proudly providing our community and beyond a Complete Removable Denture Service, including Dentures over Implants. My quaint office is still located in the heart of Historic Ladner Village, and, I welcome you to continue to use it as a haven for your removable dental prosthetic needs and referrals.

Come by and check out our “candy store for the creative”!

Since opening in 2007, we have been constantly growing and improving. We’re always adding fun new products and artsy gifts to our extensive stock of quality art essentials at competitive prices. Whether you’re a professional or hobby artist or if you just want to try something creative, there’s something for everyone!

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My salutations to all the other People to Know who grace these pages. Thank you also for your contribution to our unique community, and, please accept my heartfelt wishes for continued success.

4960 Bridge Street, Delta, BC, V4K 2K1 604.946.9411 | www.oralhealthbc.ca

From Southpointe Graduate, Class of 2015, to Southpointe Teacher, Donald Carson Jr has retur ned to his hometown of Tsawwassen to inspire the next generation of Southpointe students

Growing up in Tsawwassen, Donald and his family have always been involved in the local and school community They are a Founding Family of Southpointe Academy, supporting the school since its inception in 2000

After graduating from Southpointe, Donald attended the University of British Columbia, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography When Donald began considering career paths, he positively reflected on his experiences and time as a Southpointe student The memories of community involvement, particularly the Kindergarten & Grade 12 Buddy program, became a source of inspiration that encouraged him to consider a career in the field of education

Southpointe war mly welcomed Donald as a Teaching Assistant in 2020 and again last year as he completed his teaching practicum to receive a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia He was also presented with UBC’s Most Outstanding Practicum Award

Donald has officially begun his teaching career at Southpointe as a Junior School Lear ning Resource and Physical & Health Education (PHE) Teacher He strives to instill a love of lear ning in his students as he models and nurtures Southpointe’s core values of kindness, integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance

Outside of teaching and coaching at Southpointe, Donald can be found on the rugby pitch playing for the Rugby Canada National Team As a three time University World Cup Champion and Finalist for the Bobby Gaul Award (Top Graduating UBC Male Athlete), Donald shares his passion for sport with his young students, who love hearing about his experiences

604-943-0117

Since Southpointe Academy began in 2000, there have been hundreds of graduates, such as Donald, who have developed into outstanding citizens as a result of their education at the school As a secular, independent school serving Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe provides students with the world leading Inter national Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum Programme, recognized globally by top universities Southpointe offers an IB education to all of its students, from entry in Kindergarten to Grade 12 graduation, placing it in select company as one of the few schools in Canada offering the entire IB Continuum Programme

At Southpointe Academy, students experience unparalleled lear ning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and the support of an inclusive, welcoming school community Southpointe graduates develop a lifelong passion for lear ning and are equipped with the skills for success in university, career and citizenship

Southpointe Academy

Donald Carson Jr , Southpointe Teacher

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

Jennifer & Shannan

Celebrating

Carol R. LeVasseur DD Denturist/Denturologiste

RE/MAX Sales Associate Aileen Noguer combines her people skills with marketing and has done so successfully for some 29 years.

Living life on your own terms is an important aspect of independence and supporting our elders to live safely and successfully is equally important today as ever. The concept of ‘doing unto others...’, isn’t just a phrase, at HoneyDo it’s a passionate mission, inspired by founder and owner, Rhonda Doram.

Recognizing the priorities of consistent and heartFULL care options for seniors maintaining their lifestyle at home, Rhonda launched HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant Inc. in 2008, to model the same meaningful inhome services she organized for her own cherished Grandmother. “My Gran is in mind with every client visit and guides decisions for how to artfully care for others,” Rhonda shared. HoneyDo’s award-winning services ensure seniors can securely continue living productive, independent lives, while staying connected to family and their local community Rhonda and her dedicated team continue to meet the needs of seniors and their families across Delta and South Fraser regions to allow them a dignified choice to ‘Live and Age Well in Place’, wherever they call home.

Seeing the same certified care team simplifies daily routines and provides continuity, while building a special rapport. Tailored services ranging from companionship, escorted appointments and errands to more complex needs of memory support and personal care, are all designed to boost freedom, comfort, and peace of mind for clients and their busy families juggling so much.

HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant Inc. supports seniors to invest in their quality of life as they step into retirement and beyond.

What can HoneyDo for You?

604.809.7605

Paul Gibbons, your pe rson al phar macististherewith you through it all.

HereatThe Medicine Shoppe Phar macy,your healthcareisateam effort. Your personal phar macist is atrusted partner in managing your everyday health and helps you get the most out of life.

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We take the time to get to know you. We address your needs on apersonal level. Having adedicated personal phar macist makes it easier for regular visits—every time you come in, we’ll know who you areand what you need.

We provide personalized, one-on-one care. We truly careabout your well-being and getting you on the right track. As apart of your healthcarefamily,wefocus on lear ning everything about your needs to make your everyday health management easier

We help you lead ahealthier lifestyle. Your personal phar macist keeps aclose eye on your progress and regularly reviews your treatment plan to make sureyou’regetting the best care. We work together to build acustomized healthcareregimen that helps you manage your condition. Visit your Medicine Shoppe personal phar macist today!

Meet the Augustine House Management

Team! Everyone on staff at Augustine House work together to ensure residents can enjoy a kind, calm and safe community If you’re thinking about making a move to a retirement residence, it’s important to take a tour, talk to the staff and consider all the options.

Augustine House

Augustine House opened in 2003 as a non-profit retirement residence for seniors, providing Independent, Assisted-Living and Long-Ter m Care. Having achieved the Seal of Approval designation by the BC Seniors Living Association since 2010, they offer premium services, support and housing so residents can maintain an independent lifestyle.

There are many great opportunities for residents to socialize and stay active. Whether it’s a fitness class, a walk around the gardens, or a game of trivia, you’ll find many activities to choose from. “We really appreciate the staff and all the extra effort they are putting in during this time” says Cecile French, a resident since 2017.

For more infor mation, or to schedule a tour, call 604-940-6005.

3820 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC 604-940-6005 www.augustinehouse.ca email: info@augustinehouse.ca

Financial health is important, and the road to financial security and confidence is a continuous process, with twists and tur ns along the way.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and Portfolio Manager with over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, I look beyond traditional investing and take a holistic approach to financial wellness, specifically preparing for and maintaining my clients’ lifestyle throughout retirement. Working with our in-house team of tax, estate, insurance and trust specialists,* I also examine how different life events can impact my clients’ tax situation, investments and financial goals. Through regular communication and comprehensive reviews, my clients are clear and confident about their financial future and understand the investment strategies required to achieve their goals.

Paul Gibbons, B.Sc. Pharm, Pharmacist /Owner

Agnes Douglas CFP ® , CIM, FCSI Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor *Available

Rhonda Doram

Senior Services

7years ago, I was able to follow my dream and opened Sunny Town Learn and Play Childcare. I love my work, and being able to do something that I love day in day out is truly amazing. My involvement with children has been most of my life. As a Mum of 4 boys, I know too well how important it is to create a clean, safe and loving environment where children can play and learn.

At Sunny Town Learn and Play Childcare we help support our parents while they work or study and at the same time provide an environment that nurtures children while offering so many great learning experiences through the power of play. We are a play based childcare facility providing children the opportunity to learn about the world and themselves. Playing improves a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. Through enrichment courses like music, sports, mandarin and dance they will learn skills like problem solving, boundaries, co-operation, self-regulation, communication and overall life skills they will be able one day take to their studies, work and relationship. We prepare play and plan play opportunities through monthly themes, sensory activities, group games, table activities, providing loose materials, open ended art activities, exploration, circle time and music, open ended play and lots of outdoor play.

Overall Play is something that every child is intrinsically motivated to do and we take these opportunities to teach and play along. Nurturing children’s natural need of independence and autonomy is the best way to teach them life skills. Our goal is to build the “whole child” and ensure that they can grow into happy “people” and feel good about themselves.

Working with children reminds me of how amazing and exciting the world can be. I love seeing a child’s perspective, just how the littlest things can brighten up your day Children can teach us so much and how we find new creative ways to do things! 693 53 Street Delta, BC. V4M 3B6 Tel: 604-943-7869 or 778-999-1015 www.sunnytowndaycare.ca

Ibecame a realtor because I love meeting people and everyone has a story, and each one fascinates me. It’s the people I meet, that I would otherwise not have known, and the life stories they share with me that allows me to be part of their journey to find their dream home. I love the excitement and the search to find our clients the right property

I was born in Vancouver Canada and I grew up speaking Mandarin in my home. I am thankful to my parents for teaching me Mandarin as this has opened many more doors for me working in the Real Estate world.

Being a Realtor is certainly the spice of life and during a transaction many hats are worn strong sales negotiator, smart marketer, knowledge of the industry/regulations and keeping up to date with the market. Joining me in my other hat I wear in the work world, is my partner in life/work, my husband Bruce Cote.

Bruce has been a realtor for 18 years and had worked with his Dad, also a Realtor for over 30 years before he recently retired. We are members of the Medallion Club 15 years combined, are local residents in Tsawwassen for 45 years (Bruce) and myself 30 years.

We pride ourselves that together we have built a reputable name in this community and have sold over 500 homes throughout the lower mainland. We believe this is a business of building strong and trusting relationship with our clients and providing a first class service through their property journey during stages of their lifes.

The Cote Group City Realty 5090 48 Ave Delta, BC. V4K 1V8 Tel: 604-788-9108 or 778-999-1015

Sunny Town Lear n and Play Childcare Centre Tsawwassen

Real Estate

The Cote Group, RE/MAX City