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One-wayriverfrontstreettrimsvillageparking

But thereare still enough spaces, says study

SANDOR GYARMATI

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A recent report to councilonthecity’s revitalizationplansforLadner Villageprovidesapicture ofthe parkinginthearea.

Thecity last yearhired aconsultant to do a Ladner Village parking study,whichfoundthe highest parkingdemand isduringthe weekday peak period, with72 per centofthe parking supply occupied.

In comparison,40 percent occupancy was recordedduringthe weekdayoff-peak period,and 43 percent occupancy was recordedduringthe Saturday peak.

During the weekday peak period,76 percent

oftheon-street parking, 75 percentofthe public off-street, and62 percent oftheprivate off-street parking supply was occupied.

Overall,the studydeterminedthat peak parking demandinthevillage sees 424ofthe559 public parking spaces occupied. During that peak period,demandalong Chisholm Street remained low,the studyfound,addingthat theanalysisalso evaluatedaproposed one-way roadconfigurationandtheanticipated lossofthe public parking lot at Chisholmand Elliott streets.

Whiletheone-way configuration would reduce the parking supplyalong the waterfront by 69 spaces,thefindingsindicate thereis sufficient overall parking capacity within thevillage, the report notes.

On-streetparkingdemandis concentratedalongthe DeltaStreet,Bridge Street,and 48th Avenue corridors, where mostbusinesses are located,and whereparking restrictionsareinplace.

The studyalsoconcludesthat proposed waterfront improvementsarenotexpected to increase parkingpressure in thevillagecentre,

asmost relatedactivity would occur outsideof peak parking periods.

During site observations,it wasalsofound that on-street parking

generally sawthehighestdemandalong Delta Street,Bridge Street, and 48th Avenue,wheremost businesses were located.

On thosecorridors,

parkingtime restrictions areinplace.

Whileon-street parking turnover washighonthe busiestcorridors, which can be attributed to the curbsidetime restrictions, curbside parking spacein thecorecommercialareas waslimited duringthe busiesttime periods.

The report suggeststhat adjustments to parking time restrictionsand regulations be considered to improvefunctionalityin thevillage.

Parking spaces can be repurposed formore sustainableuses, such as for carshare and asshortterm pick-upanddrop-off uses,whileincreasesin enforcement withinthe public parkingareas are beneficial to ensure parking restrictionsare being adhered to, the report adds.

Pay parkingisnotmentionedinthe report.

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AlphaAviationrespondstocancellationofairshow

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Thefalloutcontinues overthe cancellationofthe2026 Boundary Bay Airshow.

Newsofthe cancellationbroke last Monday ina report to council.

On the weekend,Alpha Aviation, whichoperatesthecity-owned airport, issued a statementon Facebook.

“This wasadifficultanddeeply considered decision,” saidAlpha Aviation.

“Theairshow has beenoneof our proudestcontributions to the community,and stepping away isnotthe outcome we hoped for.”

Alpha goeson to say that they have invested morethan$20millionin privately-fundedimprovements at the airportformorethan20 years, including majorinfrastructureandcommunity enhancements, supporting aviation safety, economicgrowthandlocal improvement.

“Despitethesecostlyimprovements, theairshow remainedauniquely important wayforAlpha Aviation to give back - delivered annuallyasafree public eventthrough significantprivate investment,”Alpha said.

“However, changesindirectionand supportforAlpha Aviationfromcity hallandindividualmembers ofcouncil createdanenvironmentof significant uncertainty, making itdifficultforAlpha

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Last week, Mayor George Harvie,in aninterview withthe Optimist as well ason socialmedia, suggested that decisions regardingtheairshow were made by members of councilwhile he was away on vacation.

Kruger called Harvie’s statement “patentlyfalse” ina response also posted to X.

“Council madeno changes to the proposed 2026 Boundary Bay Airshow duringthe mayor’s absence. Suggesting otherwise misrepresentsthe factsand misleadsthe public. Residentsdeserve accuracy andaccountability from their elected officials,” Kruger wrote.

Following Kruger’s post, Harvie

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removedhis post andthen posted a retraction saying: “I want to correct a recent post from my campaign that inaccurately suggested Deltacouncil had madeadecision to cancelthe Boundary Bay Airport Airshow. That statement wasincorrect,no such decision was made by Deltacouncil,and I takefull responsibilityand apologizefor theconfusionit caused,” Harviewrote.

Following Alpha’s weekend statement, Harviecontacted the Optimist Monday withanother statement seemingly retractinghis retractionand apologyfromtheprevious week.

“Alpha Aviation has publicly stated that difficulties working withcertain members of council were acontributing factorintheirdecisionnot to proceed

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withtheairshow,” Harvie said. “Thatis their perspective, anditdeserves to be acknowledged. Recently,I was publicly reprimandedand required to apologize to these samefourcouncillors, for citingthat something changed aboutthe airshowwhileI was away.Iaccepted the decision to apologizeintheinterest of movingforward and maintaining stability at city hall. Yet, my responsibilityas mayoris to be transparent with residentsand to advocatefor strong community partnerships.

“Whenalong-standing eventis cancelledandtheorganizercites challenges withmembers of council,itis reasonable to addressthat openly ratherthan pretendit wasnot said.”

Reachedforcomment, Kruger called the mayor’s statement “confusing.”

“I’mconfused.Last weekthe mayor apologized and retracted his false claim that council voted to eliminatethe Boundary Bay Airshowwhilehe wason vacation, sayinghe took“full responsibility”forhisactions. This week,he’s retractingthat retraction. Once again, he appears to be avoidingaccountability formisleadingthe public,” saidKruger.

“Deltaneedsleadershipfromits mayor, not pettyfinger-pointing. There hasnever beena voteto eliminatethe airshow. Whilethe mayorcontradicts himselfanddividesthecommunity,the rest of council will remainfocusedon serving Deltataxpayers.”

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The fallout continues overthe cancellationof2026 Boundary Bay Airshow.

LibrariesclosedFridayasFVRLissueslockout

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.om

LibrariesthroughouttheFraser Valleyandin Deltaare closing their doorsonFriday (March 6) as a labour dispute haslead to a lockout.

Anews releasefromFraser Valley Regional LibraryCEO Scott Hargrove saidalllibraries will be closed as of8:43 a.m.,Friday.

“We appreciate that issuinglockout noticeisanextraordinary step, but we cannot reasonably seeother available optionsforus to concludean agreement at this stage,” said Hargrove.

It added that talks have been going on since last Juneandthat general wage increases have beenoffered offour per cent last year,three percentthis year and2.25 percent in2027, totalling9.25 percent.

On Feb. 26theunion proposed a two-yearcontract with wage increases offourandthree percentin each year, said Hargrove.

Theunion saidthat “significantly” narrowed the gap betweenthe two parties.

The regionallibrarythencountered withoffersofincreasesof3.25 per cent, three andthree percent over three years, totalling9.25 percent, but that was rejected by theunion, said Hargrove.

CUPE 1698 saidiftheemployerproceeds withalockout, peoplewho rely ontheirlocallibraries willloseaccess to critical servicesand supports.

All bookdrops will be closed during thedispute whilelibrary ebooks will

still be availableonline.

“Thisisanunprovoked attack on library workersandthecommunities we serve,”Laurie Dyck,president of CUPE 1698, saidina release Tuesday. She saidthelibrary’s board ofdirectors and Hargrove areescalating the disputeinsteadofnegotiating.

Bargaining has been goingon since June2025and have involved a mediator, with Dyck saying theunion was prepared to acceptalloftheemployer’s

offer, exceptthethree-year term.

Instead,the regionallibrary rejected that and countered witha revised offer that’s lowerthan agreements signed by other workersinthe region,she said.

Dyck saidthat choosing to opt to lock outthe workersshutsdown dialogue andshiftstheconsequenceson to those who rely on libraries.

“Thereis stilltimefor FVRL’s leadership to step back fromescalation and choose a different path,” Dyck saidin the release.

CUPE Local1698communications officer Natalie Fouquette saidtheunion wants to resolvethedispute.

“But both sidesneed to be willing to work towardsa solution.

“Wedo believe thereistimefor management to withdraw thelockout We areonly at the beginningofthe72-hour period and we wouldlike to get back to negotiating withthem,” she said.

CUPE1698 representsmorethan 300 library workersintheFraser Valley, including Delta,which hasthree libraries, George Mackie Libraryin North Delta,LadnerPioneer Libraryand Tsawwassen Library.

The pop-up park that wason Bridge Street willbe located ata new sitein Ladner Village.

Deltabringingback pop-upparksin2026

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil last week approved the city’s pop-upprogramfor2026.

Acommunityconsultation tookplace tocollectfeedback onall pop-up parks last year,invitingfeedback from pop-up park visitorsonwhat is working well withtheprogramandwhereimprovements may be needed.

A report to councilnotesthemost frequentlyvisited locations were the Bridge Street Pop-Up Park, Elliott Street Wharfandthe South DeltaArt Gallery Pop-Up Park.

Most participants reported returning morethanonce, withmostindicating repeat visits,including regularmonthly, weeklyand multiple weeklyuse.

Some participantsdisapproved ofthe closureofBridge Streetforthe pop-up park, butwhen asked aboutprogramming, includingFriday Night Lights, Wellness at the Wharfandthe Cultural Corner, some participants reported attending at leastone pop-up park program.

In total, pop-up park programming saw966 participantsthroughoutthe year,the report notes, adding participantsalsoexpressedinterest inadditionalprogramming such as dance classes,fitnessactivities,andartprogramsforall ages.

Overall satisfaction washigh, with suggestionsforimprovementincluded addingmore seatingandshade,agreater varietyof games,moreart-focused

programmingandadditionalopportunitiesforfood vendors. Special events were also appreciated,the report notes.

The South DeltaArt Gallery PopUp Park will return withacontinued emphasisonart-focusedprogramming, while staffproposed that thelot at the cornerof Chisholmand Delta street be used asanewinterimLadner Village pop-up park,whileplanningforfuture useofthe site isunderway.

In response to community feedback, theinterimLadner Village pop-up park willfeature activities such asanew outdoorshuffleboardcourt, a large sandbox, ping pong tables,a bocce balland scoop ballarea, games such ascornhole andgiant Jenga, as wellasa six-hole mini putt course.

The pop-up park willalsoofferthe opportunity to host communityprogramming, such asmovie nights, wellnessandmovement classes, heritage talks, youth music eventsandmore, the report adds.

Afew changesarealsoin store for the Elliott Street Wharfand Sungod Recreation Centre pop-up parks, while Diefenbaker Park willfeatureapiano painted by alocalartist.

Anew pop-up park will be included atthe west entranceof North Delta Recreation Centre,whilethe outdoor reading rooms at George Mackie Library and Tsawwassen Library will be activated witha similarprogramin2026.

Theestimated cost to purchase new equipment, install,operate andprogramthe pop-up parksis$156,000.

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CHISHOLMSTREETUPGRADES

BuildingontheChisholmStreetWharfproject,theCity isadvancing apreliminarydesigntoimprove Chisholm Street as akeyconnectionbetweenLadner Villageand the waterfront.

Theproposeddesignincludes:

•A one-way,westboundtrafﬁcconﬁguration onChisholmStreet

•A newtrafﬁccircleatChisholm Street and Georgia Street

•A multi-usepathway andwidenedsidewalks connectingElliottStreettoDelta Street

•Landscapedareasandstreettrees

•Angledparkingalongthenorthside of Chisholm Street

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OPINION

Needanswersonlong-termcareinDelta

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

It was buried onthe back pagesofthe provincial budgetdocument released on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Typical move of thisNDP government but sadlynot surprising.

Thenewsthat theprovinceis puttingthe brakeson severallong-term care projectsincludingthelong-term care projectin Delta hashitthiscommunitylikea tonofbricks.

The Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation were caught off guard by the announcement.

Thefoundation wants clarity from the province regardingtheconstructiontimeline It haswritten to Premier David Eby(readers can seean abridged versionof that letterin today’s editionas wellasthefull letteron our website).

Thefoundation points out to Ebythat early site work is wellonits wayand$15million has been spent todate The Deltaproject was thefirst long-term care initiativeannounced post-COVID.

I remembercovering theannouncement onthegroundsof Delta Hospitalwherethenministerofhealth AdrianDixand North DeltaNDPMLA Ravi Khalon were allsmiles.

No oneissmilingnowthanks to thisdecision by this government.

Theneed for thisproject hasgrownurgently duringthe past few years, so delayingit further and pushing theconstructiontimeline willdonothing but hurt thefamiliesand seniorsof ourcommunity even more.

In January, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt, the former CEOof KinVillagein

Tsawwassen, released the 2025the LongTerm Care andAssisted LivingDirectory, containingdetailedinformationon301longterm care facilitiesand133assisted living residencesin B.C.

The summary report showedafive per centincrease in the numberoflong-term care beds since2019/20,compared to a 19 percentincrease in the populationof seniors 65-plus overthe same period.

“Weare at the beginningofa rapid increase in the numberof people65and over and we knowthe gap betweenthe seniors’ populationandolderadults requiring public services willonly widen if we don’tact now,” said Levitt. “Government’s own datashared in our report last July shows16,000more long-term care beds will be needed overthe next decadeandasof today,theprovince has noplan to meet thisdemand.

“The waitlistsand waittimesforlong-term care andassisted livingcontinue to grow, putting seniorsandfamily caregiversundertremendous strain. We simply must do better.”

The numbersprovided by Levittandothers cannot be disputed. Pausinganylong-term care optionsis simply unacceptable.

Thisdecisionshowsthis governmentdoes not care about our seniorsand ourmostvulnerable.

Couldgoodnews be coming for KinVillage?

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hen KinVillage undertook theexpansionofits Day Programfor Older Adults, itdid so proactively, anticipatingthegrowingneeds of Tsawwassen’s aging population.

Thanks to their visionandcommunity generosity,thenew dayprogram space isopenand hasthephysical capacity to serveup to three times as many seniorsas before.

While KinVillage ownsandoperates thefacility, staffingforthe dayprogramis funded andprovidedthroughFraser Health Authority.

For sometime, families have been waitingfor clarityonwhen staffing would increase to address the current multi-year waitlist.

In an exchange of correspondence with Fraser Health, CEO Dermot Kellyacknowledged the valueandimportanceofadult dayprogramsandexpressed gratitude forthecommunity supportthat madethe

Community Comment

LAURA DIXON

expansion possible.

Forfamilies caring forolderlovedones at home, dayprogramsprovide structured activities and meaningful socialconnection for participantswhileoffering caregivers essential respite. They helpolderadults maintainindependence and dignity. They allow spouses

andadult children to continue working, managinghouseholdsandprotectingtheir ownhealth.

Without reliable daytime support, caregiver burnoutaccelerates,health declinesandpreventablevisits to emergencydepartments becomemorelikely Transitionsinto residential care can happen soonerthantheyotherwise would.

Theurgencyisheightened by the recent provincial budgetannouncement delaying newlong-term care beds, including 200 bedsalready underconstruction in Delta andalong withit,another much needed dayprogram.

Iflong-term care expansionsare postponed, strengtheningcommunity based services becomes bothcompassionateandfiscally responsibleas dayprogramsare widely recognized as amongthemostcost-effective supportsinthecontinuumof care.

Familieswhoare waitinganddonors whoinvested in thisvisionareallhoping for good news soon.

Whenwillthe Beedie Long-Term Care Centrein Deltabe completed?

Opinion

FraserRiverTunnelpast ‘pointofnoreturn’

ROB SHAW LodestarMedia

TheFraser River Tunnelproject will costmore to buildandtakelonger to buildthanthe governmentoriginally promised.

Nobody,officially,is going to saythat outloud. Buttheconclusionis inescapableafter readingtheprovincial budget andlistening to thetransportationministeronthe subject.

Theofficialpricetagontheproject remains$4.15billion,afigure set back in2021that nobody believes to be accurateanymore. Eventhe government.

“The tunnelprojectisindesign,and theestimated costoftheprojectis being updatedand reviewed asthedesign and contractnegotiationsprogress,” read last week’s budgetdocument.

It’s abitcryptic. So allowme to translate that for you:the budgetis blown.

Another cluecomesfromtalking to Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth. Here’s my recent exchange withhim.

Me: “Isit still$4.1billion?”

Farnworth: “That’s a business case estimatefrom just prior toCOVID. And as we know, sincethen,things have increased.Andthat’s why we’ve laid out what the spending will be over thenext few years. And we’re currently working withthecontractoron refining what the finalcost will be.”

Me: “Thelogical wayisthat spending isnot goingdown So theonly way to followthat throughisitmight be going up.”

Farnworth: “That wasanoldestimatefrom, you knowwhat,fourorfive years agonow.And we knowthat, you know,thecostestimates have literally, well, just from groceries to housing to everything. Andthat’s notunique to thisprovince. That’s globally.”

Farnworth, to hiscredit,is being about ashonestashe can be It’s a lotmore than we gotfromtheprevioustransportationminister, Rob Fleming, who was adamant to the pointof absurdityup to 2024that $4.15billion was“the agreeduponprice” withthecontractors. What abouttheprojecttimeline?

Constructionis supposed to startthis yearondropping aneweight-lane tunnelinto the salmon-and sturgeonbearingFraser River, withthe whole thingopen by 2030.

Here’s what the budget says: “Due to commercial sensitivities related to releasinganupdatedestimatefor the project beforeacontractis executed, theprovince willupdate theproject budget and scheduleoncenegotiations withthecontractor have concluded.”

Here’s my question to Farnworth: “Is it still going to be done by 2030, do we think?”

Farnworth: “That’s what we’re working withthecontractoron,in termsof what that final date will be.”

Me: “Itis possiblethat it could be more, andtake longer?”

Farnworth: “That’s why we’re working withthecontractoronexactly what thefinalconstruction date will be.And I’d rather be accurate than inaccurate.”

Opposition Conservativecritic Misty Van Popta saidthe risks to the scheduleand budget have been apparent for sometime,and governmentshould have beenmoreupfront.

“It would be highlyunlikelytonot expectapriceadjustment on thisproject,”she said.

Still,theredoesn’t seem to be much that can be done aboutit. Evenifthere wasanelection,andthe government changed, Farnworth saidtheproject is beyondthe pointofno returndue to groundpreparation, jetties, marine building work andother things.All that beforetheenvironmentalcertificateis even ready laterthis year.

“It’salready past the point of no return,”he said.

Thereare more than200 people workingontheproject rightnow. Thousands more areexpectedonactual construction.

“It’s going to be anexcitingproject,” said Farnworth.

Maybe. Butdefinitely amoreexpensive one too.

Rob Shaw has spent more than 18 years covering B.C. politics,now reporting forCHEK News and writing for BIV. He hosts the weekly show Political Capital.

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Letters Hospitalfoundationwants clarityonlong-termcare

The following letter was sent to Premier David Eby and copied to the DeltaOptimist. This is an edited version. Forthefull version, please viewtheletter intheopinion sectionon our website.

DearPremierEby:

On behalfofthe Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation, we are writing to request clarification regardingtheconstructiontimelineforthe Delta Long-Term Care (LTC) project inlightofthe recentprovincial budget announcement.

Early site work isunderway,and$15 million hasalready beeninvested.

The Delta LTCproject wasthefirst long-term care initiativeannounced after COVID, and ourcommunity was proud to be recognized early as apriorityforexpanded LTC capacity.

Theneed hasonlyintensifiedin recent years, and seniorsandfamilies in Deltaaredependingonitstimely delivery.

Thefoundation, ourdonors, and our volunteers remaindeeplycommitted to thisproject.

To date,donors have pledgedmore than$18million specifically for LTC— a strong reflection of ourcommunity’s supportforhigh-quality,accessible

long-term care close to home.

Asa reminder,thefoundationalso funded50 percentofthenew Peter C. and Elizabeth ToigoDiagnostic Services Building($7.5M),which openedin2020.

Beyondthe LTCproject, we continue to invest significantlyin Delta’s healthcare system,including:

• Fundingan averageof$2Mannuallyforhigh-priority equipment

• Servingasthephilanthropicarmof theIrene Thomas Hospice

• Fullyfundinganew endoscopy unit($8M)

• FullyfundingnewMRI services ($18M)

In the past year, the foundation has also supported:

•A temporaryUPCC for South Delta ($300K)

• Physician recruitmentand retention($250K)

• Over$200Kannuallyformental healthandaddictionsprogramsdelivered by localnonprofitsthroughgrantingprogram.

We hope you willprovidethe clarity ourcommunityneedsanddeserves. Andrew Jackson/board chair Lisa Hoglund/CEO

DisturbedbydelayinDelta

Editor:

Asare many,Iam shocked anddeeplydisturbed that the Beedie Long-Term Care centre is to facea yetundetermined butnodoubt, lengthydelay inconstruction.

With generous bequests, successfulfundraisers, anddonations from individualsand organizations,thecitizens of Delta have enthusiastically backed thisproject fromitsinception.

There wasa good reasonforexpandingthe agingfacilityforthe benefit ofthoseneeding special care. Obviously,this

set back willcostconsiderably more to complete, and with ourprovincial government’s burgeoning debt,andthe Ministerof Finance refusing to provideanyhelpfuldetails, we are left inlimbo.

Willalltheconstruction be left to degrade?

Will workerslose much-needed employment?

Will potentialdonors divertmonieselsewhere?

It is incomprehensible that Delta Hospital,and Mountain View Manor would be subjected to this suddenand callous action.

Perhapsthe“lessons

learnedfromprojects already underway”,or “ongoing reviewofthe long-term care infrastructure program” , as stated by a backgrounderforthe 2026provincial budget should be more explicit andhonest.

These vague statementsarenothelpful to citizens,developers, or members of citycouncil. We need the Minister of Finance to providean explanationandanswers asthe peopleof Delta faceanother battle to sustain ourhospitalfacilities andhealth care for those mostvulnerable.

Liz Macdonald

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

Cityneedsforwardthinking

Editor:

I have read with greatinterest the stories regardingtrafficconcerns inEastLadner, by Holly elementary.

Yes, problemsexist withtrafficinandaround the schoolandplaygroundsinthearea,not just LadnerTrunk Road.

Nowthecityisundertakinga study. Really?

Acoupleof years ago at ahearing forthe townhomes being builton60B Street, rightnext to the school,I raised theconcernoftraffic.

TheflowoftrafficcomingoffLadnerTrunk resultsintraffic going throughAssociation Park, whichalsoisanarea used for schooldropoffand

pickup. Thenthistraffic, to get outofthecommunity,needs tosnake throughmorequiet residential streets to get to 62nd Streeton to which front Hollyelementary andthe soccerfield.

Soon,thisflow will increase withthe townhomecomplexunder construction.

To make matters even worse, anotherprojectis inthe worksacross the street.

Onebright memberof ourcouncil suggested a U-turn at 60BandLadner Trunk Road. It isnotallowednow for safety reasons, so should we change that safety point?

Anotherbrilliant sug-

gestion was to have the trafficleavingthe townhomestakinga right simply turnonLadnerTrunk and turn at 62nd Street and go throughthecommunitynorthofLadner Trunk Roadandexitthat way.

A staffmemberfrom thetrafficplanning department saidthey wouldundertakea study. Whereisthat study from twoor so years ago?

To me,these people we electand payshould have alittlemoreforward thinking.

Progress is part oflife, but sometimes people need to think about theunintendedconsequences.

Dale Murchison

Let’senrichourenvironment

Editor:

Iconcur with J. Caldwell(Optimist, letters Feb. 19,2026) in regards to Ladner Harbour Park upgrades.

Ifrequentthe park and believe the currentplaygroundarea is very well equipped for children. Mosquitoestake overinthe summertimewhich makes forfewervisitors to theplayground. Thisdoesn’tfacilitatetheneed for pesticides. Bat boxes would be a much more eco-friendly solution.

Treesalong ourhighways arecoming down indroves. The numberoftrees downed inthe Deas Island Regional Parkarea isnotonlyan eyesore but will have adetrimentaleffecton this ecosystemfor generations to come.

Harbour Park upgradesshould be limited to enriching the current natural environment to help wildlife recover from recent human,destructivedevelopmentprojects.

Trish McMurray

WhoownsTsawwassen...

Editor:

...If you livein Tsawwassen, southof Hwy.17A,theshort answeris, youdo. Are you ready to accept densificationasproposed by Deltacouncilandthe provincial government?

BillM216isprogressingthroughthe B.C. legislature. Thisbillis designed to increase the densityunderthe guidanceof two peoplewho

will have the authority to bypass citycouncils.

Objections to thebill were madedifficultand had to be submitted by early January. You can stillprotest. TheNDP governmentfeedson apathy.Ifthereare few objectors, the NDP government willassume your approval.

The EdenCrescent proposal requiresall Tsawwassen residents

to getinvolved Thenext high-densitymove might be on your street.

Resistanceinlocal zones willnot be effective. Look at theunofficial plebisciteof1989. The biggest per-capita turnout in Canadianhistory and morethan90 percent saidno to building on the farmland. Thirty-seven years later, most ofthe farmlandis stillintact.

John Mayor

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Cityhasnewoperatorfor LadnerVillageMarket

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta has awarded anewcontract to operate Ladner Village Market.

A Feb. 23 report to councilonthe Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plannotesthenewcontract goes to Forthe Love of Local Foundation, anot-for-profitorganizationthat will subcontractoperations to The Collective Markets.

Thecontractis to deliverthe market over thenextthree seasons.

Asfaras safetyprecautions at the annual summer markets,thecity will install removable bollardsthroughout Ladner Village.

In 2025,the marketoperated duringeight Sundays between Mayand Septemberand hadmorethan274 vendorsandanestimated 163,000 visitors, according to thecity,add-

ingthat the market’s footprint was expandeddown Delta Street to Bridge Street, creating roomforadditional vendors.

Meanwhile,thecity hashired a consultant to develop abrand identity andiconography forLadner Village.

It’s thefirst phase ofabroader, multistage initiativethat willalso includethecreationandimplementationof acomprehensive wayfinding and signageplan,including gateway, directional,andinterpretive signage throughoutthearea,the report notes.

The report also notesthat the consultant hasdevelopedaunifying brandidea, called Shaped by the River - forLadner Village,that willactasthe strategic foundationforbrand identity developmentand storytelling.

There will be engagement with thecommunity before staff present a finalized brandforcouncil’s considerationin April.

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BCHighwayPatrolontheprowlfordistracteddrivers

Is it worthflippingthrough yourplaylistinsteadof paying attention at atrafficlight crosswalk?

Anddo you reallyneed to use yourGPS mapsprogram to navigatehomefrom work?

The BC Highway Patrolis asking motorists to ask themselvesthosequestionsasthe RCMP kicksoffthe Distracted Drivingmonthof March.

Andthehighwaycopsarealso delivering another message.

You’ve been warned.

“Now that commutersare gettingthisadvance warning, thereshould be noexcuses,” says Insp. Brian Donaldsoninanews release “If youdon’t want to follow the law,then educationthroughenforcementis coming.”

According to RoadSafetyBC, distracted driving isoneofthe top-three causesofcollisionsleading to seriousinjuriesandfatalitiesin B.C., alongside impaired drivingand speeding.

Current penaltiesthat motorists willfaceinclude $368forusinganelectronicdevicewhile driving;or the samefinefornewdriversviolatingtheir restrictions.

Marchisalsodedicated to seat belt safety, with police pointing outthat not wearing a seat beltisaleading causeofdeathandinjury incollisions.

Metro Vancouverwill buildfirstbiosolid dryer

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Committee recentlyendorsed a consultingengineering servicescontract fortheAnnacis Island WastewaterTreatment Plant(AIWWTP) Regional BiosolidsDryer Project.

A report notesthe projectisneeded by the mid-2030s to process aprojectedincrease in biosolidsproduced by the regionaldistrict’s five wastewatertreatment plants.

Metro Vancouver will buildanew regionalbiosolidsdryer to produce granular pelletsthat can be used aslow carbon

fuelandasafertilizer product,following the region’s Liquid Waste Management Plan.

Thebiosolidsdryer will be located at the AIWWTP,giventhe plant’scentrallocation withinthe region.

Negotiations withthe consultant were completedon Oct. 31,2025and the termsofthecontract were agreed to andfinalized. Thecontract value agreed to isalmost$12 million.

A total approved project budgetintheamount of$13,300,000is currently availableforthe preliminary design,and thereare sufficientfunds remaining to accommodate the award,the report adds.

Officers will be paying particular attention to this in ruralareasoftheprovince. Meanwhile,motoristsincities have trouble with someofthemore complex car-seat rules, police say.

Failing to buckleup will get youa$167 fineand notensuring your kidsare buckledupproperly will resultina$109fine.

“We’re asking everydriver to putthephone out of temptation’s reach, buckle up,and make sure you’reusingan appropriate car seat for your children,” Donaldson said.

Distracted drivingincludes texting, cellphone

conversations, personalgroomingand searching for music. Underthe Motor Vehicle Act, motorists canuseaproperly installedelectronicdevice in hands-free mode, whichis voiceactivated or requiresonly one touch to acceptorenda call.

Motorists canalsouseaGPS mapsprogramifit’s programmed beforethe person startsdriving, oris voiceactivated.

IftheGPSisona hand-helddevice,it must be securely fixed in the vehicle, notblockingtheview andnotheldinthedriver’s hand.

- Staff Writer

CLASSICBONSPIEL

With24teamsregistered,theKinVillageBonspielwascompletely soldout,raisinganincredible $45,188.88 insupportof localseniors.

With24teamsregistered,theKinVillageBonspielwascompletely soldout,raisinganincredible

$45,188.88insupportof localseniors.

Theenergythroughoutthedaywascontagious,withfriends reconnecting,newrelationshipsforming,andcommunity partnershipsgrowing.Wearesoproudofthestrongvillagethat surroundsKinVillage.Fromvolunteersandsponsorstoplayers, families,andsupporters,everycontribution,bigorsmall,helped makethiseventasuccess.

Thisachievementtrulybelongstoourentirecommunity.

Citymakeschangesfornew farmbuildingapplications

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil last week approved changes to thecity’s building permit applicationprocess whenitcomes to farm buildings, changesaimed at greater clarityandconsistencyfor applicantsand staff.

The review wasprompted by council last year agreeingthat thecityshould investigate recentdevelopmentson localfarmlandwhere largenew buildings have beenconstructed or were in the process of being built.

Severalofthebig buildings have beenthe subjectofAgriculturalLand Commission(ALC) enforcement action.

After havingconsultations withthe farmingcommunityandothers, several proposed changes were putforward including strengtheningcommunicationofALC requirements and Delta application requirements and theprocessfor building permitson agricultural landas early as possible.

A staff report notesthat responses fromtheengagementprogramidentifiedtheneed to clarifythe overlapand differences betweentheALCandcity requirementsfor approvingfarm buildingson agricultural land.

Despite general awarenessofthe ALRandprovincial requirements,feedback revealedthat applicants were surprised by additional technical review questionsortheneed forALC approval beforea building permitcould be approved,the report explains.

Amongtheother recommendations isanupdate for applicationforms to requiredetails to demonstratehow aproposalmeetsprovincial soiland fillprovisionsor has received ALC approval,as wellashowthe building’s use, size,designandlocation supporta farmoperation.

Thecity willalsoestablish clearand transparent criteria fordetermining whether buildingsarenecessary for farmuse, whilealsoprovidingthe clear guidanceandcollectingmoreinformation earlierintheprocess.

CityofDeltaamends noisecontrolbylaw

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Deltacouncil last week approved amendments to thecity’s noise control bylaw.

Amongthe changesisexempting events, gamesand sportson park or municipal landfromthe bylaw,provided they have a valid permit approved by the general managerof parks, recreationand culture.

That general managerandthe general manageroffacilitiesand major projects will be thedelegated authoritiesthat can approvenoise variances for parks, facilitiesand majorprojectrelated work, similar to thedelegated authoritythat exists fortheengineering anddevelopment managers.

A report notesthat otherupdates include clarifyingthat worksconducted withinthe MinistryofTransportation andTransit’s jurisdictional boundaries areexcluded,andaffirming that works

undertaken by federalorprovincial governmententities such asCrown corporations, agenciesorministries are alsoexempt.

Theupdate alsodefinesthat noisemaking devices required by the Workers Compensation Board, such as back-up alarms, warning signaldevicesand whistles,arenot subject to the bylaw.

Theupdate is alsoaimed at providing practical guidanceforproperty owners regarding what activitiesareconsidered general maintenanceand to expand permitted activities to include maintenanceof hardscaped areas.

Thenoisecontrol bylaw wasoriginallyestablishedin1968 to regulate noisedisturbances. In 1972,the bylaw was repealedand replaced by a bylaw which becamethefoundationof Delta’s currentnoise regulations.

Overthe years, the bylaw has been amended multipletimes to address evolving communityneeds, the report adds.

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Community Citysettohostnew BarnstoBeachesFestival

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

NOTICEOFPUBLICINFORMATIONMEETING Wewanttohearfromyou!

TownhouseProposalat4501ArthurDrive

Address:4501ArthurDrive

Applicant:ParamorphArchitectureInc.

FileNo:LU009952

TheCityofDeltahasreceivedan applicationforadevelopmentin yourneighbourhood.Theapplication isfortwenty-fourtownhouseunits at4501ArthurDrive.Thisapplication isconsistentwiththeOfficial CommunityPlan.

Deltaishostinganin-personPublic InformationMeetingforthisproject givingyoutheopportunitytolearn moreandprovideyourfeedbackto theCity. PublicInformationMeeting

Aone-day community eventlocated at the southernendpointofthe new Barns to Beaches Bike Routeis rounding into form.

Deltacouncil last week endorseda recommendationforthecity to enter into a production agreement with Emcee Kyla Holdings Ltd. to produce the Barns to Beaches Festivalon June20,2026.

Thecity will also enter a sponsorship agreement withthefestivalforthe presenting sponsorship, and willalsoissue aletterof support to the BC

Liquorand Cannabis RegulationBranch for site-wideliquor sales.

The16-kilometre cycling routelinksfarm standsandbreweriesin Ladner withthe beaches, cafésanddestinations of Tsawwassen.

Thefestival site will be centred at the Southlands Red Barnand surrounding outdoorareas.

Thefestival willcombine cyclingexperiences, live music, a farmer’s marketandanadventure expo, a staff report explains,addingthat cyclingactivities willtake placethroughoutthe day and willincludean earlymorning rideforexperi-

enced cyclists,amid-day leisure rideforfamilies and casual riders, as well asa children’s ride within acontrolledarea at the festival site.

Alongthe route, riders will pass through ten celebration stationsfeaturing performers, photo opportunities, refreshments,prizesand cheering squads.

The totalcost to the city to stagethefestivalis $150,000.

The event officially launched on March3, withthe releaseof its website barnstobeaches. com,the openingof rider registrationandthe music lineupannouncement.

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Community ThinksafetyandbeAEDaware

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

If you know where the emergencyexitsare, as well asthefireextinguishers, addonemore, an automated externaldefibrillator,or AED, to the checklistwhen at a public venue.

“BCEHS wants to remind people abouttheimportanceofCPRandAEDsandencourage everyone to be ‘AED Aware’ by knowing in advancewherethese devicesare located,” saidEHSina release.

According to Heartand Stroke,thereareanestimated 60,000 cardiacarrests each yearin Canada. Early bystanderCPR withtheuse ofan AED candoublea person’s chanceof survival.

“Sowhat we’re trying to dois get people to think aboutAEDsasfireextinguishers,” saidBrian Twaites, paramedic publicinformationofficer.

He likes to get out themessage that if you’reon a soccerfieldor in anarena, make sure you know where theyare.

“It’s reallyimportant stuff. When youlook at over 60,000 cardiacarrests every yearin Canada To me, AEDsareinvaluablein cardiacarrest.”

Evenif youdon’t have CPR training or it’s been awhile, EHS wants people to call 911whereoperators can walk peoplethroughthe required steps.

Last November, theCity of Deltainstalledfour new automatedexternaldefibrillators(AEDs) at local parks.

In addition to theexistingAEDs at Fred Gingell Park, John Oliver Park, North Delta Community Park,

and Holly Park,thenewunitsarenow available at Dugald Morrison Park nearthefieldhouse, Memorial Park outsidethe washroom, the west sideofthe field house at Dennison Park and Chalmers Park nearthe washrooms.

TheCityof Deltaalready hadAEDunitsin its major recreation facilities,while publicly accessible units were also at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, North Delta Centre fortheArts, Ladner Community Centre, Pinewood Leisure Centre and at the Harris Barn and Kirkland House.

Twaitesaddedthat AEDsare safe to use and will onlydeliverashock if there’sanirregularheart beat.

Anotheroptionis to use the mobile app PulsePoint which can tellusersifthere’sa cardiacarrest within 400metres, basedon911 calls.

Anotherfeatureofthe appisan AED registry that givesthe currentlocationofnearby devices.

Cost ofanAEDis about$1,000,andthey can be either paidfor by governmentorNGOs.

“Make sure youknowwherethesethings are so that if you getfaced witha suddencollapse, someone’s in cardiacarrest youknow, ‘Hey,Iknow there’san AED right by the entrancehere,’and you can send someoneforit,” Twaites said.

PHIL MELNYCHUK PHOTO

Brian Twaites, with B.C. EmergencyHealth Services,besideAEDinMemorial Park.

Community KinVillagebonspielraises$45Kforseniors

IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Thecommunity came outand hurried hard in supportof KinVillage on Saturdaynight(Feb. 28) at the Tunnel Town Curling Club.

It wasa Mexican fiestaontheicefor the KinVillage Classic Bonspielas24 teams raised anincredible $45,188.88 at the soldout event.

“Weareincredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support the KinVillage Bonspiel. Seeing our communitycome togetherin such a generousand spirited way remindsusthat it truly takesavillage to care for our seniors, and we are so glad you are part of ours,” said Kirsten Thomas,directorofdevelopment, KinVillageAssociation.

“Your supportisnot just appreciated,itis crucial. Everydollar raised helpsuscontinue providingconnection, care,andprogramsthat supportolderadultsin ourcommunity to live welland stay engaged.

“Theenergy throughoutthe event was high, with participants coming ready to have fun,meetnew people, and buildnewfriendshipsand partnerships Community members and businessleaders gathered notonly to compete, but to connect. Eventslikethis area wonderful way to socializeand strengthen ourcommunitywhile supportingameaningful cause, helping seniorslive withdignity andconnection.”

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Community Rest and peace

Restand peace seem farfrom ourlived experience.

Aroundthe world, our politicalcontext leaves littleroomandlittlehope for rest and peace. Thesetwo statesof beingcan feel evenfurtheraway, desperately elusive, whenconsidered morepersonally, more intimately withinour hearts.Welookatthe newsand wonderif there will ever bepeaceon earth?

In Matthew11:28, Jesussaid“Come to Me, allwho labourandare heavyladen,and Iwill giveyou rest.”

Minister’s Minute

SHAWNWILSON

Living HopeLadner Church

In John 16:33 He said “I have said thesethings to you,thatinMeyou mayhavepeace.Inthe worldyou will have tribulation. Buttakeheart; Ihaveovercomethe world.”

Like ointmentona wound, Jesusalsopromised,“Iwill neverleave you nor forsake you.”

We inviteyou to worshipinperson

Sundaysat10am www.benedictionlutheran.org

Joinusas we celebrate God’sgrace

Sundaysat10:00a.m.

Rev.Jason Truell 中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

4594 –54A Street, Ladner,B.C. 604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

Tsawwassen United Church 693– 53rd Street,Tsawwassen

Rev.Marie Paul Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

When we also consider what He saidin John 14:27,“Peace Ileave with you; my peace Igiveto you. Notasthe world givesdo Igivetoyou.Let not yourheartsbe trou-

bled, neither let them be afraid,”webegin to grasp alittleofthegrace of God foundthrough faithin JesusChrist.

Straightup: Jesusnever promised an easy life, nor wasthat Hisexperience.But He didpromise salvation andblessing for thosethatcome to Him.

Wepreach Christ,theWordof Life

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So Iask you: Whydo you not come to Jesus to receivesalvation, rest and peace? Iimploreyou to come to the Onewho hasalready overcomethe world, who will return once again for Hischildren and give us eternal rest.

1Peter 5:6-7, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under themighty hand of Godsothat at theproper time He mayexalt you, castingall youranxietieson Him, becauseHe caresfor you.”

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At Home

Choosingthebestfoodsforbackyardbirds

Feeding wildbirds can be a popularand rewardinghobby. Such ahobby facilitates a connection with natureand helps to ensurelocal wildlife getsthe sustenanceitneeds to survive.

It’s important tochoose qualityfoods to ensurehealth and survival, particularly during monthswhenthe weatheris harsh.

Here are somefactors to considerwhen setting outfood for birds:

Choose wisely

When selectingbirdfeed, homeownersshouldlookfor feed that ishighinfatandprotein. Blackoil sunflower seeds (BOSS)area popular choice becausetheyofferhigh caloric valueandare easily opened by thegreatest varietyof species. Forsmallerbirds,like gold-

finchesandpine siskins, nyjer (thistle) seed isanideal choice.

Offer essential fats

It’s keyforbirdsincolder climates to maintain significantfat reserves to achieve thecorrect body temperature. Suet cakes, which are rendered beeffat mixed with seedsorfruit, can be themealbirds need. Suet providesessential caloriesfor birdslike woodpeckers, nuthatchesand chickadeeswhen insectsare scarce. Homeowners should choose commercially produced suet cakesor raw suet,ashomemade varieties madefromcookinggrease mightmeltand matbirds’ feathers, affectingtheirinsulation.

Shelled peanutsandcrushed nutmeats, whicharethe kernel of nuts, canofferhigh-energy

fatsfortitmiceand jays.

Avoid certainfoods

Although we’veall seen people castingbread out to wildbirds,breadproductsare particularly discouraged as bird food. They fillbirds’ stomachs withoutprovidingnecessary nutrients. Table scrapscontainingexcessive saltor sugaralso should be avoided.

Maintain avian hygiene

Bird feeders canconcentrateflocks, which can be fun to watch, butitalsoincreases the risk ofdisease transmission amongbirds.

The Audubon Societyand similarconservationgroups emphasize that studiesshow poorfeeder hygiene can increase ratesofdisease like salmonellosis. Feedersshould

be cleaned weekly withamild bleach solution (one part bleach to nine parts water)and completelydried before refilling. Hosing offthearea to wash away birddroppingsalso can keepfeedersand surrounding areas sanitary. Choosing nutrient-dense,

high-quality seedsand fatsand maintaininga cleanfeeding station canensurethat a backyard remainsa havenfor wild birds. Those withadditionalquestions aboutwhat to feed birdsshould consult witha wildbirdfood retailer.

-Metro Creative

At Home Prepareayardfor eveningentertaining

Evenwhenthe sun goesdown,the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible.

Transforminga backyard into an evening oasisdoesnotnecessarily require major renovations, butitshouldinvolve adjustingthe atmosphere to facilitate comfortandvisibility.

Thefollowing tips canhelphosts optimize outdoor spacesfornighttime events.

Layered lighting

Lightingisthe mainprioritywhen hosting at night. Lightingestablishes ambianceandcreates safety inthe space. Hostsshould avoidfloodlights which can be too harshandcreate a clinicalfeeling. Instead,melding differentlightingoptions together can set the scene. String lightsprovidea warm, evenglowthat can outlinethe perimeter and “ceiling” ofan outdoor room. Lowvoltage LEDsor solarlights can make walkways morevisibleand call attention tochangesinelevation. Accentlighting, such assmall spotlightsuplighting treesorarchitecturalfeatures, willcreate depthand keepthe yard from feeling likean abyss beyondthe patioordeck.

Create focal points

Individuals will gatheraround various focal pointsinthe yard. Theseestablished zones willencourage conversationandotheractivities.Afirepitis a natural magnetfor outdoor events Arrange seatingaroundthefire pit to

keepconversationflowing. An outdoor baralsoisagreatplace for people to gather,whetherit’s stocked withalcoholicornon-alcoholicdrinks. Mark off anarea where people canmingleand dance. Setupan outdoor speakerinthis area.

Outdoor comfort

Contending with bugsand weather isa natural sideeffectof spendingtime outdoors, particularly in the evening. Citronella candles can keepmosquitoes and gnats at bay. A simpleelectric floor fanalso can be effective againstmosquitoes, whichare weak fliersthat can’t fly againstthebreeze.A fire pit, propane patioheateranda basket of blankets can helptamethe chillsifthe temperature drops. Keeping pop-up canopies at the ready willhelpif rain starts to fall.

Accessibility to food anddrink

Beyondthe bar, having self-service stationsin various spotsenables guests to grab food or drinkasneeded instead of having to trekindoors. Make sure these spotsare well-lit. Space drinks away from thefood to preventtraffic jams. Invest in somecoveredcontainers that will keepfood safefrom ants or flyinginsectsandtrays to easily transport glasswareand otheritems back into the house.

A yard can be a magicalplace to entertain at nightwhenhoststakeafew extra steps to ready the space.

-Metro Creative

At Home

Howtreesandplantscan changethelookofalandscape

Spring ishome renovation season, andnoarea ofahomeisoff limits.

That includeshomeexteriors, particularly in regard to landscaping.

Lawn and gardencentresdraw crowds on spring weekends,ashomeownersare anxious to get outinthe yard after spendingmoretimeindoors overthe winter.

Plantsandtreesprovidea simple andunique way to transformthelook andfeelofaproperty.Ashomeowners ponderwhat can be done to freshen uptheir landscapes, they canconsider these benefitsofincorporatingnew plantsandtreesinto theirproperties.

Add some pops of colour: There’s noshortage ofcolourful plants to add some popsofcolour to aproperty. Azaleas,lilacs, pansies,and,ofcourse, rose bushes canadda wide rangeof colours to a landscape,providingundeniableand awe-inspiring curb appeal whentheplantsbloom.

Nativeplants won’t compromise their neighbours: When choosing

plantsfora landscape, it’s important to pickthoseaccustomed to the local climate. Anon-nativeplant might be able to withstandlocalconditions, butit alsomightcompromiseother treesand plantsonaproperty When choosing newplantsandtreesfora landscape, work withprofessionals at a local lawn and gardencentre to identify native plantsthat can handlelocal weather conditionsanddo so without putting existingplantsontheproperty in jeopardy.

Evergreens keepapropertygreen throughouttheyear: Homeowners who lamentthelossofcolour each fallwhentheirexisting treesshed theirleaves can keepaproperty green throughoutthe winter by choosing evergreentreesfor landscapes. Variousplantsandtrees canhelp homeowners change thelookoftheir landscapes without bustinghomeowners’ budgets.

-Metro Creative

DELTA SPORTS

TunnelTownladiesraise$25Katannualbonspiel

The Tunnel Town Curling Club Ladies Bonspielcommittee wants to extendits sincerestgratitudefor theincrediblecommunity supportof the recent Curl forthe Girls: Lifeis a Cabaret Fundraising Bonspiel.

The clubannouncedthat itexceeded itsfundraising goal, raisinga total of$25,700.41,amilestonethat would not have been possible withoutthe supportofthecommunity.

Funds raised directly benefitthe Canadian Cancer Society,funding life-savingbreast cancer research and essential patient supportprogramsin British Columbia.

The curlerscommitted to the onlinefundraising platform, which raised $13,400.41indonationsfrom friends,family,andco-workers.

However,theirenergy, camaraderie, andfriendship overthe weekend madethe bonspiel special.

The event sells outmonthsin advance,and securing oneof24 spots ishighlycoveted.

Sandra Boisvert, general managerofthe clubfor16 years, said: “Our volunteersarethe backboneof Tunnel Town.

“Fromthedecorators, raffleticket sellers, swag bag assemblers, to those handling setupand cleanup,their tirelesshoursensured asmoothand memorable weekend.

“Contributionsfrom our sponsors andprizedonors laidthefoundation forthis event, enablingit to maximize everydollar raised for the causeand provide participants withanexceptionalexperience.Iamhonoured to be part of this curlingcommunity. Thecollectivededicationshows that when we sweep together, we cantruly make adifference.”

- Submitted

Curl forthe Girls: Life isa Cabaret Fundraising Bonspielatthe Tunnel Town CurlingClub, raisedmorethan$50,000.

South Delta Secondary curlersfinish eighth at provincials

South Delta Secondary’sgirls curling team recently participated inthe B.C. High SchoolProvincials in Chilliwackand putupa strong performancefora groupthat doesnot have much experienceplaying together.

The teamqualifiedfortheprovincials by beatinga teamfromEarl Marriot Secondaryinthe zoneplaydowns.

At theprovincials, SDSS beat Van Tech, lost some close games toteamsfromLangleyand West Kelowna, and were beaten by teamsfrom Sardis and Kitimat.

Thegirls were extremelyproud to attend their first provincialsandfinishineighthplace.

The team wasonlyformed last year withthree players.

This year,the team worked hard to findafourth

playerinorder to compete forprovincials.

The team was skipped by Sidney Taylor-Hunt, third Mikayla Brown, second Sophie Czettisch,andlead Evyn Tang.

The team wouldlike to thank Delta Thistle Curling Clubin North Deltaforprovidingpracticetimefor them to honetheir skills.A huge thank you goes out to Mr. Hortnessand Ms Taylor at South Delta Secondaryforcoachingand chaperoningthegirls this season.

The teamhopesother young athletes, both boys andgirls,inthecommunitycome outand give curling atryinthefall.

-Submitted

TheSDSSgirlscurlingteam recentlyfinished eighthatprovincials.

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