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Ashleigh Myles racked up themilesonher custom Fluent Frameworks steel bicycleand over thecourse of 118 days and two hours, 30minutes– seta world record.

TheDelta secondar y grad,who now lives in Nova Scotia, started her epic ridefromthe End of Highway sign inPrudhoe Bay,Alaska, on Aug. 23, and rolled into Ushuaia, on the southern tipofArgentina, on Dec. 19.

Myles was back in Delta March4 to talk about heradventure to the residentsof Augustine House who helped sponsorhertrip.

She cycled onthe world’s longest road,the Pan-American Highway for about 22,411km, spanning two continentsand13countries.

One ofthe toughest parts ofthe tripconsisted of pedalling forhours onendinto a stiffheadwindinthe Patagonian Desert, inArgentina.

“There were somelong days in thedesert,” Myles said.

“You just got to keep pedalling. You got to pedal throughthis. The only way out, isthrough,” she told herself.

Another hard part ofthe tripthat tookherfromoneendofthe earth to theotherconsisted of a more domesticissue- dogs

In Colombia and Ecuador, lotsof stray dogs hang around at roadside ready tochase andbite.

“Dogs area big thing,” she said.

“There’s no bettermotivation(to pedal fast)than being chased by a dog. You think you don’t have any energy left. You actually do, so that was interesting.”

Myles started her southbound journey onthe Dalton Highway and thentheAlaska Highway which tookherthroughthe Yukon and northern B.C.

The wilderness meant camping at roadside but asshemoved south, it became easier to find cheap food andaccommodationalong the road.

“Going through Colombia was really enjoyable,” she said,adding it was great to start climbing the Andes Mountains

After riding down fromAlaska, shefitteda brandnew set oftiresin Calgary,thenin Colombia added only onenewfront tire thereafter

“Onetire went about 18,000 kilometres, which was pretty good, but I never gota flat from Mexico south, so I just kept riding it.”

Thankyou to ever yone who joinedusfor PowerofWomenin Philanthropy, presentedbyCentury Group. This luncheoncelebrated InternationalWomen’sDay with 140+ communityleaders and featured EmceeSimoneGrewal, KeynoteSpeaker Dr.Ramneek Dosanjh, Featured SpeakerDarcy Hortness andaspecial presentation ofthe Leadershipin Philanthropy AwardtoCindy Beedie.Thank youtoall whosupported and attended forempoweringwomen andmaking alasting impact on healthcareinDelta!

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Delta First announces election candidates

IAN JACQUE S

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Delta hasitsfirst officiallydeclared candidatefor mayor, alongsidethree new candidatesforcouncil.

In advanceofthe Oct. 17 municipal election,anewcivic teamunderthe bannerof Delta First launchedthis week sayingitoffersa clearvisionfor responsible, responsive, andcommunity-focused leadership at city hall.

Melissa Granum has stepped forwardasthe Delta First mayoral candidateandis joined by council candidates Leah Bach, Tammy Hansen,and Jat Puri

In anews release, Delta First says that together,theyarecommitted to reimaginingleadership at city halland establishinga culture at thecouncil tablethat acts withintegrity,is serviceorientedandcollaborative.

“This group is about putting our community at the centre of every decision notas a slogan, but as a standard. It means weighing every policy against one simplequestion: how does this improve the daily livesof the people we serve?” saidGranum. “When our community is at the centre, decisions are grounded inlived experience.”

Delta First says theyarecommitted to listening to residents, responding to localconcerns,and managing public dollars carefullyandopenly to protect

Delta’s qualityoflife,nowandinthe future.

Delta Firstaddsthat they arebringing togetheragroupofindependent candidates withbroadprofessional expertiseandlong-standingcommunityinvolvement.

Former attorney general, Wally Oppal has worked with Melissa Granum overthe yearsand says ina news release, “Melissa has been successfulincriticalleadership rolesand

always remained steadfastinhercommitments. She applies strategicthinkingand maintains calmleadership during challengingtimesandknows how to keepa teammovingfor ward together,forthe good ofthecommunity.”

WiththeleadershipofGranum,the Delta First team says they are stepping for ward becauseit believes Deltais readyfora renewed approach —one that valuesprofessionalism,thoughtful

debate,andmeaningfulengagement andconsultation with residents.

Former Delta police chief Jim Cessford isendorsing the Delta First team sayinginanews release, “I’ve worked alongsideelected officialsfor decades,andIknowthedifference betweenagroupthat simply holds officeanda teamthat trulyleads.

“This council team willsharea genuinedesire to work collaboratively with residents, listen carefully,and make balance d decisions. Theircommitment to Deltaisn’t political,it ’s pers onal. It ’s rooted in service, integrity and a genuinededication to the community.”

Residentsand business ownersare invited to learnmore at DeltaFirst.ca, on Instagram@deltafirstbc,andon Facebook at DeltaFirstBC ***

Theonlyotherdeclared candidates forthe municipalelectionareincumbent Couns. DylanKruger, Jennifer Johal, Rod Binderand Daniel Boisvert, who will be runningundera yet-to-benamed party slate,while Mayor George Harvie has yet to announcehisofficial re-electionbidorhis teamunderthe registered Achievingfor Delta banner.

The Conser vative Electors Associationisalso registered with Elections BC , butasof yet, hasnot announcedany municipal candidates for Delta.

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IANJACQUE S

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It wasa dayfor powerfulconnectionsandconversation.

TheDelta Hospitaland Community HealthFoundationhosted its secondannualPowerof Womenin Philanthropyeventat the Harris Barn inLadneron Thursday,March 5.

Theaudience wastreated to amorningofimpactfulpresentationsfrom keynotespeakerLadner ’s Ramneek Dosanjh,andfeatured speakerand Tsawwassen residentDarcy Hortness.

Dosanjhisexecutive VP of NorthAmericaMedical Women’s InternationalAssociation, afamily physician,and childand youthmental healthadvocate.

Sheisaleaderinhealth-carerefor m andisanadvocatefor equity, women’shealthandcommunitycare.

Hortnessisathree-time Olympian who representedCanadaatthe Athens 2024, Beijing2028and London2012 Summer Olympic Games winninga silvermedal at the women’s eightrowing eventinLondon.

After retiringfromrowingin2013, shemovedintothefinancial sector before co-foundingOceanoCleaning Services.

Akey momentofthemorning wasthepresentationofthis year ’s Leadershipin PhilanthropyAward to Cindy Beedie.

Bee di eist heex ec utive-dir ec to r ofthe Beed ie Fo und at io na nd a pa ss io nat ep hi la nt hropi cl ea der su pportin gh ou si ng ,w omen’se duca tion,andhealth ca re acros st he c ommunity.

Sheisthe namingdonorof YWCA CindyBeedie Place, providing56safe, affordablehomesfor singlemothers andtheir children,andco-founded Beedie Rocks, which hasraised millionsfortheGreater VancouverFood BankandYWC AMetro Vancouver. Herinspiringleadershipandgenerosityhaveearned hernumerous honours, includinga YWCA Womenof Distinction Award,theKingCharlesIII CoronationMedal,andrecognitionas aPaulHarrisFellow.

“It’smyabsolutepleasuretohonour CindyBeedie today,”saidfoundation CEOLisaHoglund.

“Hervisionandherheart hastransformedlivesacross BritishColumbia.

“Beyondallofheraccomplishments, what trulydefinesCindyisherheart. Herbeliefthatevery persondeser ves safety,opportunityandcommunity. Herabilitytoturncompassioninto actionandher abilitytoinspireothers to lead. Ourentireprovinceis better, saferandkinderbecause of you.”

Beedie saidshewashonoured by the thoughtfultribute andaward

“I wouldliketothank ever yone at theDelta Hospitaland Community HealthFoundationforthis wonderful recognition …itisver ykindandgreatly appreciated,”she said.

“I wouldalsoliketotakea moment to sharethis recognition withthe womenandthe childrenwhonow reside at YWCA CindyBeedie Place. Theircourage inspiresmeandmotivatesmetodothe work that I’m doing.”

Following theaward presentation, emcee SimoneGrewalmoderated a paneldiscussion.

Delta SouthMLAIan Paton, fourthfromleft,met DeltafirefightersMike McMillian,JamieMcGar va, Warren Balzer,ColeMcQueen,andJoel Woznikoskiin Victorialast week.

B.C. firefighters helped tofight occupationalhazard of cancer

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Eight new types of cancer have been added to thepresumptive coverage list under the Workers Compensation Act.

Presumptive coverage meanspresent or formerfirefighters no longer have to prove their cancers wererelated to the job of putting out smokey, toxic fires.

Thisallows WorkSafeBC to automatically consider such illnessesas work related,whetherfromfighting urban, structuralfiresor wildlandfires, thus speeding access to benefitsand support.

Theannouncement camefrom B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association and the B.C. government, March 3.

The eight cancers added to thelist are: respirator y system cancers(tracheal,bronchial, laryngeal,nose, and pharyngeal,) skin cancer, mesothelioma and soft-tissue sarcoma. As well,the esophageal cancer cumulative serviceyear requirement has been reduced from20 to 15 years.

“The selectionof specific cancers is a direct response to thelethal realities of the modernfire environment.

“Firefighterstoday work in‘toxic

soup’ environmentswhere synthetic materials release harmful carcinogens absorbed throughthe skinandinhaled despite advanced PPE,” said a release fromthefire fighters.

In 2022,the InternationalAgency for Research on Cancer reclassified firefighting as a Group1 carcinogen,establishinga definitive link to cancer

“Those who risk theirlives to protectusdeser ve to be protected, too. Firefighters oftenface hazardous situations, and we’re making sure they have support whenthey need itthemost,” saidPremier David Eby inthe release.

B.C. now also has the best coverage forfirefighters inthecountry.

Occupational canceraccountsfor85 per cent of line-of-duty deathsinthe fire service, from2007 to 2021,according to one study cited in the release.

On March 3, Delta South ML A Ian Paton met Deltafirefighters Mike McMillian, Jamie McGarva, Warren Balzer, Cole McQueen,and Joel Woznikoski who were in Victoriato helpadvocate forexpansionofpresumptivecoverage forallformsof cancer, increased diagnostic screenings, as wellasmore funding for burn care.

Deltapolice body-worn camerastohave new AI feature

SANDOR GYARMATI

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TheDelta Police Department (DPD) is hoping to have a new toolthis year to enhanceits body worn camera (BWC) program.

The police board last week got an update ontheprogram following full frontlinedeployment last yearandthe resultsof a 2025 audit

Asoftheendof2025, approximately 60 body-worn camerasaredeployed across patrol services, traffic services, the Tsawwassen First Nations Service Teamand public safety operations. More than100officers had received training.

Trained members in specialized units may also deploy BWCs on an asneeded basis, a report notes, adding the model supportsoperationalflexibility while managing equipment andlifecycle costs.

Operational datafrom2025indicates that the camerasare nowa routine component offrontline policing, generating approximately 3,500 recordings annually.

In2020,theDPDbecamethefirstorganizationinB.C. toimplementabodyworn cameraprogram, followingaphasedapproach.Afulldeployment beganlast year forfront-lineofficers.

The report notesthat the2025 audit reviewed recordings generated between Oct. 1,2024,and Oct. 1,2025.

During that period, 3,367 recordings were generated across frontline teams

A statistically representative sample of346 recordings was selected using

rate acrossall auditcriterialast year was approximately 97.4 per cent, representing animprovement overthe 95 per cent overallcompliance rate reported in2024.

Police Chief Harj Sidhu toldthe board that for2026, among theareas offocus will be monitoring resource impacts related to transcription, redaction,and data management.

Also onthe way isanAI-enabled translationfunction,enabling translationwhen a policeofficeristalking to someonewhois speaking a different language

stratified random sampling, achieving a 95 per cent confidencelevel with a five per cent marginoferror, the report explains

The auditdemonstrated high compliance withprovincial standardsand DPD policy. The average compliance

“That’s already being tested inother jurisdictionsand we’re hoping to roll that out here in2026.Again, we mention our diverse community, so having another ability to communicate and have translationthrough technology is going to be important for our officers to connect with our community,” he said.

The report also notesthat the total anticipated annualoperating cost of theprogram is approximately $165,000, which includes camera hardware and subscriptions, software licensing and storage andtranscription support.

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Delta South MLAsayshesupports Human Rights Code

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Delta SouthML A Ian Paton wants to point out that voting forfirst reading to a bill in the B.C. legislature, doesn’tmean a politician supportswhatever’s in the bill.

He added on Facebook recently that ML Asdon’t even see the billuntilit’s introduced in the legislature

Paton was commenting after voting in favourofgiving first reading to independent ML A Tara Armstrong’s Human Rights Code Repeal Act.

Under the party’s newleadership of interim leaderTrevor Halford, caucus policy is to vote yes at first reading onall legislation.

Legislation has traditionally been granted first reading in the house as a courtesy to encourage debate

However, recently OneBC had started requiring recorded votes when they introduced their bills.

“The first reading vote onML A Tara Armstrong’s Human Rights Billisnota vote to support the substance orintent of the legislation. Our party and cau-

cus support human rights,” Paton said online. He added later that any attempt to roll back human rightsin B.C. is “unacceptable

“I donot support Ms Armstrong’s proposed legislation to repeal the Human Rights Codeoreliminate the (positionof ) human rightscommissionerand rejectdivisive politicsthat distract from the real economic challenges our provinceisfacing,” Paton said.

He reiterated that he voted forfirst reading as a formality inorder to bring the bill onto the floor, so it could be “debated openly, scrutinized by commit-

tee anddefeated soundly.” Supporting the bill at first reading prompted a response fromNDP Delta North ML A Ravi Kahlon.

“The B.C. Conservativesare voting to eliminate the Human Rights Code. That’s not politics, that’s people’s lives,” Kahlon saidonX.

“It meansfewerprotectionsif you’re denieda job, housing, or services because of who you are. Our human rightsaren’toptional,” Kahlon said.

He added that Conservatives have voted previously to stop other bills at first reading.

But Paton explained thatat first reading, ML As do not see the bill’s contents untilafteritisintroduced inthe legislative assembly

“Under our newleadership, caucus policy is to vote yes at first reading onall legislation. Thisincludesbillspresented by the government andallprivate members. We want to see the bill. We want to have the ability to make our views known in the legislative assembly This is how government is supposed to function,” he saidonline.

On X,Armstrong mentioned former

Chilliwack school board trustee Barry Neufeld who was recently fined $750,000 by the B.C. Human RightsTribunal.

The tribunalfound Neufeldviolated the province’s Human Rights Code with his public campaign against sexualorientationand genderidentity resourcesin schools, commonly known as “SOGI 123.” He was ordered topay $750,000 to the local teachers association, with the tribunalfinding his conductduring his tenure “poisoned” the workplacesof LGBTQ+ staffmembers.

Neufeldis seeking judicial reviewof the fine

Armstrong saidin the legislature that her bill would have abolished the Human RightsTribunal, which she described as a kangaroo court, and repealed the Human Rights Code.

“Freedomof speech is the cornerstoneof our democracy,” said Armstrong.

DeltaPride Society saidonlinethat, “the BC Human Rights Codeisnotup for debate We say no to discrimination. We are part of the beautifuldiversity of Canada.” The society askedpeople to contact their local ML A on the issue.

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BCTF dealsets another costlyprecedent

The B.C. government cleared one ofthe largest hurdlesleftin public sectorcontracttalks March 5, when teachers ratifieda new fouryeardeal.

The BC Teachers’ Federation said91 per cent of voting members supported theoffer, which includes a general wageincrease of three per cent per yearforfour years, plus other improvements to counsellors, special education resources,prep time and supports for rural teachers.

The ratificationis a winfor a New Democrat government And extraordinarily expensive for taxpayers, too.

The BCTFis typically oneofthemost militant unions,and quickly prone to job action. Yet teachers this round proved relatively easy for the David Eby administration. That’s largely because the premier had already dramatically sweetened the pot for public sectordeals, following his capitulation to BC General Employees’ Unionpresident Paul Finch last year Finch broke the government’s bargaining mandate with an eight-week strike. Teachers can thankthe BCGEU for turning what was an initial3.5-per-cent wage offer over two years by government, into a more than12-per -cent increase overfour that isnow forming the baselinefor allother uniondeals

The ratification by the BCTFmeans roughly half of the450,000 public sectoremployees now have deals of some sortwiththeprovince

Deltapublicschoolteachershelda rallyin January2026 tohighlightthe continued challengesthey face amid collective bargainingwiththeprovince.

Two majors left onthetablearenurses and doctors.

The BC Nurses’ Union has accused government oftrying to reduce benefitsforitsmembers, in a bid tocut costs

Doctors of BC has beenquietly negotiating a newphysician master agreement amidsta backdrop of a doctorand specialist shortage

Bothunions have extraordinar y leverage because oftheongoing health-care crisis, inwhich hospitals are being curtailed,ERs diverted and servicesdelayed due to a lack of health staff. In many ways, the government can’t say no to theirdemands.

The Ambulance Paramedicsof BC union, meanwhile, had voted to consider strike action before inkinga tentative deal.

Many of theother remaining public sector employeescomefromthe post-secondar y sector, where professors, researchers and other staff make upalmosta quarter ofall the provincial agreements.

Yet progress there isexpected to accelerate quickly afterthe University ofBritish Columbia gota tentative deal latelast month withits more than6,500 post-secondary employees, setting the stage forthe rest ofthe sector

Allofthisiscontributing to theNDP government’s record-setting $13.3-billiondeficit projectionthis year.

The skyrocketing deficit has theNDP government inking sweetheart deals withorganized labour on the one hand,whilepledging tocut public sector jobs withtheother

The budget callsfor a reductionof15,000 public-sector workers thenext three years, or roughly 3.4 per cent of public-sector workers.

Allofthis makes for a particularly odd political dynamic at the moment.

The NDP government suffered the longest public sector strike inprovincialhistory in October, caved to offerunions a betterdeal, struggled topay for itinthe budget, andis now proposing tocut the overall numberof workers to tr y to bring down costs

Politically,it’s a win for the Eby administration. Financially,though, it’s a disasterinthe making.

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Tone is everything Community Comment

There’sa saying we hearoften:it’s notwhat you say,it’s how you say it.

Lately, I’ve beenthinking about just howtruethat reallyis, andhow tone canquietly make orbreaka moment before we even realizewhat’s happened.

Notlong ago, I was scrollingthrough Airbnblistings, looking foraplacethat checkedallthe boxes. Ifoundonethat looked perfect. Greatphotos. Ideallocation. Fairprice. On paper, it wasa win. ThenI readthedescription.

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delight. Nothingthehost said wasunreasonable, buthowit was said changed everything. I closed thelisting withouta second thought.

That’s the powerof tone, evenwhenwritten.

We seeit everywhere. In emailsthat are technically polite butemotionallycold In text messageswherebrevityfeelslikeannoyance. In customer serviceinteractionswhere thewordsare “correct,” butthedelivery makes youfeelsmallorunwelcome. Evenin conversations withthe peoplewelovemost, tone can turna simplecommentinto aconflict, oramomentof care into somethingthat

feelsdismissive

Tone carriesintention. It signals safety ordefensiveness, opennessor judgment. It tells peoplewhethertheyare welcomeina space(physicaloremotional)long before the details matter.

The interesting thing isthat tonedoesn’t require changing thetruth You can still set boundaries, state expectations, orshare hard feedback. Tone simply asks us to considerthe human ontheother sideof our words. Are we inviting connection,or guarding against it? Are we speaking to someone, or at them? In a worldwhere so much communication happens withoutfacialexpressionsor voice inflection, tone matters morethan ever. It’s thedifference between beingheardand being avoided.

Before we hit send, post thelisting, or speak ourpiece,it’s worthasking: Howdoes thisfeel to receive? Because often,themessage isn’ttheproblem,the toneis.

Sunken tunneljust wrong

Editor :

It’s disturbing to see site preparation work underway at theFraser River crossing.

Trees are being cut, groundleveled andsheet piles driven – eventhough the immersed tube tunnel replacement project has not received environmental approval.

Why is $100 million in early works proceeding before project approval?

With40-plus years of experience in geotechnical engineering and managing major civil projects, particularly tunnels,I believe the immersed tube tunnel is thewrong choice: risky,environmentally intrusive, and not cost effective.

Immersed tube tunnel construction requiresdigginga deep, widetrench and placing massive

precast concrete boxes in it, thenconnectingthem underwater.

Ministry of Transportation and Transit reports indicate thetrench willextend approximately 15metres below the riverbed, 50 m in bottom widthand 660 m in length. This enormous excavation will damage theFraser River.

Working in soft river sedimentsunder strong currents carries a high risk of releasing sediments andcontaminants

The Fraser River is vitally important to our community. It is a major fish habitat, traditional fishing groundfor First Nations communities, and anessential economic artery.

Digging upthe river needlessly endangers these community values

when a less intrusive alternative exists –a bridge withon-land piers andno impactonthe river.

The project also fails on cost. The ministry’s 2020 report estimated theeightlane tunnel at $4 to $5 billion,while an equivalent eight-lanebridge was projected to cost 15 per cent less. The earlier 2016 10-lanebridge proposal carried a $3.5-billion estimate.

A bridge remains both more cost effective and environmentally protective.

Withconstruction costs rising sharply and government spending unsustainable(asthe finance minister recently admitted), I wonder, is this project evenfeasible? If not, why spend$100 million on early works?

Don Phelps

Parkingplanneeds work

Editor :

Re: More changes for Ladner Village parking rules(Optimist, March 5).

What insanity to propose losing the parking lotonthecornerof Chisholm and Elliott andcreatinga one-way Chisholm Street, thereby losing some69 parking places

Both seafood restaurants onthe waterfront rely onthe parking lot onthe corner of Chisholm and Elliott Street

Parking in Ladner Village has been a problemfordecadesand numerous studies brought no solutions. Increasing

thedensity at the former Dunbarlumber property and buildinga hotelonthe cornerof Deltaand Chisholm willonly increase thedemand.

It is obviousthat the mayor and council have not discussed theeffectof making Chisholm Streetone way, the losing ofthe parking lotandtheloss of69 parking places, withthe waterfront landowners. Deltashould retain thepresent parking property and build a multi-storey parkade in its place to replacethe parking lost in their present proposals.

Douglas George Massey

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Deltaresidentsareinvited to participateintheCity ofDelta’s 18th Annual EarthDay Photo Contest! This year’s themeis Wildlife.

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Letters

Honest consultation neededontime

Editor :

The B.C. government continues to claim public support for adopting permanent DaylightSaving Time based on its2019 public consultation. However, that survey omitted themost important optionentirely: permanent Standard Time.

Respondents were forced tochoose between keeping the twice-yearlyclock changes oradopting permanent Daylight Saving Time. The alternative supported by many sleep researchers, permanent Standard Time, was never offered. Thisomission matters because Standard Timealigns most closely with the natural solar day and with human circadian rhythms.

Medicalorganizationsand sleep scientists have repeatedly warned that permanent DaylightSaving Time would

leave socialtime permanently out of step withbiologicaltime, particularly during wintermonthswhen sunrise would occur muchlater.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended permanent Standard Timeif seasonal clock changes are to be abolished.

There isalso thepracticalissue of coordination with our neighbours.

If Washington and other Pacific states adopt Standard Time, B.C. could find itself permanently out of sync withits closest economic partners.

Before making such a long-term change, theprovince should conduct an honest consultationthat includes allthree options : permanent Daylight Saving Time, permanent Standard Time, or maintaining the current system

David Wilmot

Standard timebest for health

Editor :

It is understood that we enjoy thelonger evenings that promote more socialopportunities at the end of busy work days. However, science tellsus that Standard Time would bebest for our health.

It is wonderful we are moving to eliminate the time change which isalso disruptive, but only for a short period. The change should be to stay on Standard Time, not DST.

The move todarker mornings has the potential to negatively affect our mood and ability to learn,

Editor :

Thank you Premier

David Eby- for making thelivesofelementary school children and their parents so much more exciting and fullof possibilitiesfrom next winter onwards.

to be creative, to be effective in our jobs.

Thisfactisespecially impactful to our youth who awake early for school.

We know that thediscussions around youth mentalhealth abound in light of recent tragedies, but these are realfactors and I am not aware ifanyone has brought attention to theimpactof DST on our mentalhealth

We live in a northern latitude with natural transitions to brighter mornings and longer days for the next fewmonths

Thanks to your foresight, these children now will be walking to schoolinthe dark from Novemberthrough February. So much more funfor everyone - including drivers.

Thank you also forlet-

We are already experiencing theuplifting spiritsofbrighter mornings The change this past weekend will pushus back intodarker mornings for anotherfew weeks, and worse inthefall and winterwhen we have naturally darker mornings asthe sun brightens the southernhemisphere.

I am wondering if voicesfrom a mentalhealth perspective should be heard.

Doesthe Ministry of Health notknow what science tellsus?

DebbieCheong

ting us know aheadof timethat this measure will “improve health, reduce disruptions forfamilies and provideanextra hour of daylight during winter evenings.” What could go wrong? Simon Ruddell

Chisholm StreetWharf willbe a soccer fan zone

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

It’s going to be anexciting new amenity for Deltathat residents andvisitors willenjoy

That’s how council this week summed up anupdate on the Chisholm Street Wharf project inLadner Village, a $4.5 millionproject to be completed this June.

The newwharf isoneof the components of the Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plan, with staff outlining updates on current initiatives to council.

A report to councilnotesthat, upon completion, the waterfront space will be established as a Soccer Fan Zonefor the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Meanwhile, Backporch Ltd., a partnership between BarnsideBrewing Co and L’Aroma’s, was selected as the concessionoperatorfor the wharf.

Backporch’s proposed operations includemorning, afternoon,and evening food and beverage service,as well as planned activations such aslive music.

The city isalso in the process ofexpro-

TheChisholmStreetWharfsite formerly washometothe Seven Seasand adjacentBrackman-Kerbuildings.

priating adjacent parcels, 4867and 4887 Chisholm St., to incorporate them into a future boardwalkpromenadefollowing completionof the wharf.

The report also notes the city isalso advancing plans to improve Chisholm Street asa key connection between

Ladner Village and the waterfront, with Chisholm Streetenvisioned asananimated shared community space

The proposed design wouldtransform Chisholm Streetfrom a traffic-focused corridorinto a people-focused waterfront street, onethat supportslocal busi-

nesses, encourages walking and cycling andcreatesa vibrant destination, the report explains.

Among the proposed changes is turning the streetfromits current two-way vehiculartrafficinto one-way, westbound vehiculartraffic only.

The proposed one-way configuration willadvance to a detailed design after community consultationisfinalized and council reviews the outcomes.

Staff have developed a preliminary design conceptfor the upcoming community feedback

Key elements wouldinclude a new trafficcircle at Chisholm Streetand Georgia Street,a multi-use pathway, widened sidewalks connecting Elliott Street to Delta Street, landscaped areas andangled parking along the north side of Chisholm Street

A temporary gateway banner sign will be installed at the Elliott Street Wharf, meanwhile, to improve visibility of the wharf from the street, while a permanent gateway sign will be developed as part of the Chisholm Streetone-way project when broader streetscape improvementsadvance

Ladner Village redevelopment of Delta-owned sitedelayed

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

It looks like it will takea while before thecity develops its own property inLadner Village.

The city had issued a request for proposals for a mixeduse tourismaccommodation development on a 1.2-acre city-owned site on Chisholm and Delta streets, assembled throughproperty acquisitions to support waterfront revitalization.

A report to councilnotesthe process didnot result inany viable proposals withshortlisted proponentsciting market volatility,financing challenges, andbroader economicuncertainty

“The search foroptions continues. The city continues to advance key steps to ensure the site is positioned for future redevelopment. This includes progressing site readiness work, such as rezoning

formixed use, environmental compliance, servicing design, andinterim activationopportunities throughcommunityfocused temporar y uses,” the

report explains

The idea forthis summeris to use the site as a temporar y pop-up park,a relocationof the Bridge Street pop-up park

The update is part of a comprehensive staff report onthe Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plan,which was endorsed by council, except for Coun. Alicia Guichon.

Those plansinclude a proposed one-way streetdesign for Chisholm Street.

Staff will engage withthe community on a proposed “people-focused waterfront visionfor Chisholm Street” and report back with a summar y of theengagement results

Asfarasthe Delta-owned properties, in2024,thecity retaineda consultant to investigate thefeasibility of a hotel at the site.

Salim Kassam, representing Kadence Hospitality& Development, in a 2024presentation to council, outlined theiranalysiswhich concluded a six-storey, 88-unitaccommodation withmore than18,000sq. ft. ofcommercial space would be viable forthe market.

Focusing ontheupperend

ofthe market, hedescribed the accommodations asan “aparthotel” that would have shortterm and longer-term guests and a high level ofamenities. Instead ofindividual rooms, small apartments would have their own bathroomsand kitchens.

Kassamnoted theproperty would support an average rate of$219.76 withan occupancy of74 per cent inthefirst year.

The commercial spaceand amenities would be available to thecommunity as well, making thecomplex a part of thecommunity.

Council at thetime agreed it was still early intheprocess, withthenext step to be community engagement to develop criteria that can be used to inform theexpressionofinterest scoring process.

A report to council at the timenoted that Kadence’s modelisoneof several accommodationmodels that could be viable forthe redevelopment.

Lockout avertedas library workers reachtentative deal

PHIL MELNYCHUK

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

A lockoutoflibrary workers and planned library closures was averted last Thursday (March 5)after both sides reacheda tentative agreement.

Contract bargaining between the Fraser Valley Regional Library and CUPE Local 1698 had been going on since last Juneand reacheda crisis point March 3, withthe regionallibrary issuinga lockoutnoticeforFriday morning (March 6).

Buta settlement was reached, subject to ratification by theunionlocal andthe regionallibrary’s board.

The last-ditch proposal on March4 by the regionallibrary consistsof a fouryearcontract with a total wage increase of 13 per cent.

The proposalconsistsof a four-percent increase for2025, athree-per-cent increase forthis yearandthree-per-cent increases in each ofthefollowing two years, up to 2028.

“Thenewproposal willcreate ser-

Alockoutoflibrary workersand plannedlibraryclosures was averted lastThursday (March5)afterboth sides reachedatentative agreement.

vice stability for our communities and certainty for FVRLand FVRL staff to fiscal 2029on wages and benefits,” said a regionallibrary release,

CUPE 1698 representsmore than300 library workers across theFraser Valley, including theCity of Delta, which has three publiclibraries, George Mackie Library in North Delta, Ladner Pioneer Library and Tsawwassen Library.

Fraser Valley Regional Library isthe largest publiclibrary systeminBritish Columbia, with25community libraries serving almost 911,000 peoplefrom Delta to Chilliwack.

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TFN reviews Musqueamdeals, concernedaboutBrunswick Pt.

Tsawwassen First Nation recognizesthat the Musqueam Indian Band’s recentagreements on rights, marine management andfisheries, the Rights Recognition Agreement, withthe federal government is a milestoneandthat lotsof work has goneinto them.

Nevertheless, thelocal first nationisanalyzing thedeals, signed Feb. 20.

Tsawwassen First Nationin a statement on March 4, says the mapsin the agreement “appear to depictareas overlapping with parts of Tsawwassen First Nation’s treaty lands at Brunswick Point.”

But asthe reviewcontinues, TFN saidthey’ll meet withthe Musqueam andtreaty partners to discuss how, “our respective

approaches to reconciliation can complement one another

“These conversations take timeand we are committed to approaching themcollaboratively,” saidtheTFN statement.

It added that Tsawwassen First Nation expectstheCrown to upholditsduty to consult “and to conductitself honourably inall matters affecting our rightsand interests.

“Weapproach our relationships withneighbouring nations with respect and care. At the sametime, we have a clear responsibility to upholdandprotect our treaty rights, including our rights at Brunswick Point andintheFraser River,” Tsawwassen Chief

Laura Cassidy saidinthe statement.

“We anticipate further work inthemonths ahead andlookforward toparticipating constructively as we continueadvancing reconciliationforthe benefitofall.”

However, Musqueam onits website March 5 saidthat, “a section specifiesthe agreement doesnotimpactother Indigenouscommunities.”

Asfortheissue ofprivate property, “the agreementsdonot relateto land ownershipandthere are absolutely noimpacts to fee simple lands/private property,” saidthe Musqueam, March 2.

“We recognize how impactfulthe Cowichan judgement has beenon

everyone – including us. It’s why we are appealing the judgment,” the Musqueam said.

The Musqueam described the three agreementsas a “framework agreement” because itis – “an agreed uponframework forhow Musqueam and Canada plan to recognize aspectsof our rightsin a gradual way.”

The website noted a previous statement in December from Chief Wayne Sparrow, “Musqueamisnotcoming foranyone’s private property. Our approachto traditionalunceded territory isoneof partnership and relationship with our neighbours, nottrying to take away our neighbours’ private property.”

-Staff Writer

Amongtheplan’sseries ofgoalsistostreamlinetheadministrative workload to enhanceproactive policingand responseto calls forservice.

Deltapolice have a new strategic plan

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

TheDelta Police Department (DPD) hasa new strategicplan.

In the works since late 2024,the 2026–2030 Strategic Planestablishesthe department’s operationalprioritiesand goals,a requirement underthe Police Act.

In a recent presentation to the Delta Police Board,theplan was explained as being organized around several interconnected prioritiesandassociated goals, underthree focus areas.

In thefocus area of servicedelivery, a priority is to sustainthedepartment’s “no call too small” service.

The goals to maintainthat policy include streamlining theadministrative workload to enhanceproactive policing and response to callsfor service, facilitate appropriate responses to calls for health, socialand bylaw concerns, as wellasdeploy technology and staff to improve responsiveness to callsfor service

A report to the board noteslegal and administrative requirements, along with a rising numberof socialand health-related calls, are placing greater demandsonofficertime

TheDPD’s aimis to findinnovative waysto manage that administrative workload,coordinating withthe right respondersfor socialand publichealth callsandusing technology to free officer capacity forproactive policing.

“How we deliver policing servicesis at thecore ofwho we are. Our No Call Too Small approach setsus apart and anchors our servicedeliver y model. Responding to minorcommunity safety concerns before they escalate has helped us buildtrust, strengthen relationships, and maintain a safecommunity,” the report notes.

“It isoneofthe reasons our community consistently reports higher satisfaction withlocal policing than many others. As we look ahead,this approach is underpressure Our community is growing, crimeis becoming more complex and callsfor servicecontinue to rise. Community feedback showsthat timely response to calls remains a top priority,” the report adds.

Implementationofthe strategicplan will occur throughtheannual business planning process, which translates long-term prioritiesinto annual strategicinitiatives, the report explains.

Organizational performance will be monitored

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Delta residents make cards and art tosendto Tumbler Ridge

Last week,Deltansshowed upin a powerful way to support thecommunity of Tumbler Ridge. That response cameintheform of paint, paper, markers, and hundreds ofheartfeltmessages.

“FromDelta, With Love,” acommunity art and card-making initiative led by Meg andAndrew Neufeldfrom Alongside You,brought together residentsofall agesand abilities to create messages ofcompassionand solidarity following the recent tragedy in Tumbler Ridge.

In the days leading up to the main gathering, participantsfromthe KinVillage Adult Day Programand Alongside You’s All Abilities Class thoughtfully created handmade cards. Their early contributions laidthe foundationforwhat would become a meaningful,community-wideeffort.

Mike Soltisfrom The ArtDepartment generously donated his space, andwriter Mary Ann Burrows thoughtfully prepared messages andpromptsforthose

navigating emotions that felt difficult to put into words. Throughoutthe day, a steady streamof children, teens, adults, seniors, artists, families, and volunteers camethrough thedoors, sitting sideby-side, sharing storiesand encouragement, andexpressing support through creativity.

By theendof theinitiative, more than 250 cards andpiecesofartwork had beencollected for Tumbler Ridge

Secondary, more than 50of themcreated by a retired health professionalin our community.

Artist Natalie Way donated oneofher art prints of Westham IslandBridge and The Hub Refiller y and Caffeine Therapy Coffee Co donated self-care itemsand coffee for Tumbler Ridge teachers.

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ensure that students, staff, and residents willcontinue to have access to creative outletsinthe weeks aheadas they navigate and process complex emotions.

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Alongside You has offered to providevirtualcounselling for residentsof Tumbler Ridge (www.alongsideyou.ca). For those who require financialassistance, individuals can connect withthe Step Forward Health Society to help access affordablementalhealth supports and services(www.stepfor wardhealthsociety.ca).

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54-40 to headlinefree outdoor festival inJune

A brand-new outdoor festivalis set to rollinto Deltathis summer

On Saturday, June20,theCity of Delta willpresent theinaugural Barns to Beaches Festival, a free event combininga community bike ridealong Delta’s newest scenic cycling route with a full day oflive music headlined by Canadian rock legends54-40.

Admission to boththe rideandthe concert is free, but advance registration is required.

Centered at Southlands Red Barnin Tsawwassen,the festivalcelebratesthe newly established Barns to Beaches bike route that showcases someof Delta’s most scenic landscapesand connects Tsawwassen to Ladneralong shoreline paths, dikesand pastoral backroads

“This festivalis about bringing people togetherandcelebrating whatmakes Delta such a fun city to call home,” said Mayor George Harviein a news release. “We’re fortunate to have beautiful outdoor spacesand a community that enjoys getting outside, connecting with one anotherandtaking part inlocal events.”

The Barns to Beaches Ride starts at 10 a.m. and will offer three options designed to welcome cyclistsofall ages and abilities :

* Full Course Ride –A 32km round-

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An AdventureExpolocatedoutsidethe Red Barnwillshowcasecyclingand outdoor recreation vendors, localartisansand food vendors, alongsidea farmer ’s market.

trip ride from Tsawwassen to Ladner and back

* Leisure Ride –A relaxed 8km ride to the Boundary Bay dike and back

* Kids Ride –A 1km family-friendly loop withinthe festivalgrounds running throughoutthe day

Along the full route, riders willexperience 10 celebration stations featuring complimentary snacks, music, photo opportunitiesandthemed activations Following the rides, riders can pro-

ceed to the outdoor festival venue at Southlands Red Barn.

Registered participants will have access to a dedicatedRiders Lounge from 9a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring checkin, bag check, change areas, hydration stations, massage tablesandphoto activations. Free shuttle service will run between TsawwassenandLadner throughoutthe day,and a large-scale bike valet will be available from June20 at 9 a.m. through June21 at noon.

Earthwise Society’s Seedy Saturday

Earthwise Society isexcited to announce the return of Seedy Saturday, set for March 21, from10 a.m. to 1 p.m inthe Red Barn at Southlands

As gardeners beginplanning for thegrowing season ahead,thiscommunity seed swap offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow gardenenthusiasts, exchange seeds, and gatherinspiration for spring planting.

Participantsare encouraged to bring extra openpollinated, heirloom, ororganic seeds to swap Those whodon’t have seeds to contribute are still invited to attend,learn,andtake part in the experience

To helpensurea successful swap, guestsare asked to clearly label any saved seeds withtheplant name, variety, and year. Smallenvelopes will be availableonsite.

This year’s event will featurea guided tourofthe

beautiful Earthwise Garden,providing visitors with a chance to explore thegrounds, learn about organic growing practices, and see sustainable gardening techniquesinaction.

Master Gardeners willalso be availablethroughout the event to answerquestionsandgive practicaladvice on topics ranging fromplant care to pest management.

Inaddition, starting at 11 a.m., Earthwise willhosta Seed Starting 101 Workshop.

This informative session willcover essential techniques for starting strong, healthy plants from seed, and attendees will go home with a small seed starting kit.

Advance registration for the workshopis strongly recommended as spaceislimited, and guests can sign up by visiting earthwisesociety.bc.ca/seedy-saturday/ Entry to Seedy Saturday is by donation,andthe

All registered riders will receivea festival wristband guaranteeing access to the evening concert.

The festival runs from 2 to 9 p.m. and includesheadliners 54-40,andemerging local acts Emmett Jerome, Spendo, Honeybear, the Bandandadditional local performers.

Deltalocals54-40are oneofthe most important popular music groups to emerge fromthe Canadian cultural landscape. Withmore than two decades of performing and recording behind them, the band has anunbelievable catalogue ofhit songs. Led by chief songwriter NeilOsborne, 54-40 have carved outa legacy of goldandplatinum albumsand have an outstanding reputation for theirlive performances.

Festival attendees can also enjoy craft beer from Four WindsBrewery andlocal beverages, food trucks, family-friendly activities, andcommunity boothactivations

Participantsare invited to register as Ride Supporters and raise pledges for the Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation, supporting local healthcare initiativesincluding future MRI services for Delta Hospital. Fundraising participants will be eligible for exclusive rewards andprizes.

Register now at : barnstobeaches.com -Submitted

Seedy SaturdayisMarch21atthe Southlandsin Tsawwassen.

Seed Starting workshopcosts just $20 to attend, with proceeds supporting Earthwise Society’s community programs.

-Submitted

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Anestimated450bravesoulstookaplungeinto2023onJan.1inBoundaryBayatthePolarBearSwimhostedbytheCityofDelta.Itwasthefirsttimethe eventhasbeenheldintwoyearsduetothepandemic.Seemorephotosonlineat:www.delta-optimist.com.

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Localsinthespotlightat volleyballnationals

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Fourplayers from South Delta will be hoping to leadtheir respective teams to a nationaluniversity volleyball championship this weekend at the Langley Events Centre.

MyahCressy and Mackenzie Campbell, bothgraduated from South Delta Secondar y in2023andAlexa Turnergraduated in2024. They all played underheadcoach Dan Burgess withthe SunDevils.

Cressy isinher third year at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloopswhile Campbellisinher third year at UBC and Turnerher second year at UBC.

Delta Secondar y gradandLadner resident Saiya Mannisalso playing this weekend. She isinherthird year with the Alberta Pandas.

The Canada West medalists, Alberta, TW U, andUBC, are all on the same sideofthe championshipdraw, with

Fourplayers fromSDSSandDSSwillplayinLangleythis weekend fora nationaluniversity volleyballtitle.

the Thompson Rivers WolfPack, the fourth-place Canada West team, onthe oppositeside.

The eight-team field includes : the Pandas(top seed), Sherbrooke Vert et Or (second seed),Brock Badgers (third

seed),Trinity Western Spartans (fourth seed),UBC (fifth seed), Saint Mary’s Huskies(sixth seed), Thompson Rivers (seventh seed) and Montreal Carabins (eighth seed).

Thisisthe second straight top seed

for the Pandas, who finished third at last year ’s championshipin Winnipeg They are making their27th appearance inthe national tournament, whilethe Thunderbirds qualified for the record 37thtime The Spartansare making their13th appearance at the championship, with two titles, most recently in 2022. Thompson Rivers will be making their national championshipdebut.

The quarterfinals will be played on Friday, as follows :

* Noon: No.7 Thompson Rivers vs No.2 Sherbrooke

*2 p.m.: No.6 Saint Mary’s vs. No.3 Brock

*6 p.m.: No.5 UBC vs No.4 Trinity Western

*8 p.m.: No.8 Montréalvs. No.1 Alberta

Consolation games willtake placeon Saturday at noonand 2 p.m., withthe semifinals set for 6 and 8 p.m.

On Sunday, the fifth-place gameis set for 1 p.m., withthebronze medal game at 3 p.m. andthe championship at 6 p.m.

Delta Deas RowingClub rocks itat Beatthe Beast

Delta Deas Rowing Club hada very successful competition recently at Beat the Beast at St George’s

This event is called the“beast” with good reason It involves a2 km race on a rowing machine, orerg in rower parlance. The racing isextremely intense as athletes strive to complete2 kminas littletimeas possible.A lotofcompetitors have a bucketnext to their erg in case they have to throw up at the end. Not easy.

The DDRC rowers made us proud.

The masters rowers had 13entriesand11of them placed,including five firsts, four secondsand two thirds.

Virtually ever y junior rower fromthe clubcompeted andthey also posted someimpressive results in a very competitive field, withthe young women posting one first, one secondandonethird.Althoughthe junior rowers didnotbring homeas much hardware asthe masters, just about ever y one ofthem hada personal best

The clubisnow looking for ward to warmer weather andmore timeon the water.

Learn to Row for juniors (aged 13 to 18)and masters is starting soon.

Information available at deltadeas.com. -Submitted

Delta Deas RowingClubhada very successful competitionat Beatthe BeastatSt.George’s.

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