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FortisBC Tilbury LNG storage expansion gets OK

Projectinvolves replacing old tank withlarger, new one

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

The B.C. Utilities Commission(BCUC) on Monday saidit has approved FortisBC Energy Inc.’s application for the Tilbur y liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage expansion project.

The BCUC issued a certificate fortheproject, which includesconstructinga new, larger LNG storage tank at FortisBC’s Tilbur y facility in Delta.

The newtank will replace a 56-year-old storage tankthat has reached theendof its servicelife.

The BCUC ,inanews release, alsonotes,

“Following atransparentand public review process...theBCUC determinedtheprojectis inthe publicinterest.”

In itsdecision,the BCUC agreed that replacingtheexisting LNG storagetankis necessary for FortisBC to continue to meet customers’ increasing energydemandson peak days

The BCUC also said that buildinga larger tank willaddressthe risk of FortisBC’s natural gas delivery system,andthat theexpanded storage willhelpmitigatethe risk of supplydisruption by providing back-up storageof natural gas.

Two-thirdsofthenew storagetank will be set asideasa reserveinthe eventofunexpected supply interruptions,while the remaining volume will be used to meet customers’energyneedson

TheBCUCnotesthat FortisBC confirmedthatthenewstoragetankwillbe used exclusivelytostoreandsupplynaturalgastocustomers.

highdemand days,the BCUC adds.

The BCUC alsonotes that FortisBC confirmed that thenew storage tank will be used exclusivelyto storeand supply

natural gas tocustomers, andit willnot be used to provide LNGfor marine fuelingorfor LNG exports.Asacondition of approval,anyfuture changes to thenew

storagetank’s use will requirefurther approval.

Havinganestimated costof$1.14billion,the projectisexpected to be in service by 2030.

Operatingin Delta

since1971,the Tilbury LNGfacility went throughafirst phaseof expansionin2018.

Meanwhile,aplanned new LNG marine jetty next to the Tilburyfacilitymovedanother step closer to reality last year withthefederal governmentannouncingits approval.

TheImpact AssessmentAgencyof Canada announced that the Tilbury Marine JettyProject wasissued itsfinalenvironmental assessmentdecision, allowing theproject to proceed.

That projectincludes the berthingandtransferring of LNG to marine bargesand carriersfor delivery to localfueland offshoreexport markets.

The jettyprojectisnot dependentontheadjacentproposed FortisBC Tilburyexpansion,the province hasnoted

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Coast2Coast trail traverses Tsawwassen

New pathway will connect community

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What if a singletrail couldbring thewhole community together, connecting beaches, parks, and peopleacross Tsawwassen?

That’s exactly what the Rotar y Clubof Tsawwassenenvisions withitsnewest legacy project : the Coast2Coast Trail.

Thisexciting new greenway will stretch fromFred Gingell Park, in west Tsawwassen, to Centennial Beach, on Boundar y Bay,linking neighbourhoods, natural spaces, andlocal businesses through a network of existing pathways, enhanced withfitness stations, wayfinding signage, andfunactivity zonesforall agesand abilities.

From sunris eon Boundar y Bay, to sunset overthebluff, the Coast2Coast Trail will be a journe y ofmovement, wellness, and conne ctionandanactive ribbonofcommunity pride.

The project, developed in partnership withthe City of Delta, includes a proposed cost-sharing

agreement withthecity which iscontributing $75,000 towards the $209,000project, with Rotar y leading community fundraising efforts to raise the remaining $134,000.

Rotary’s leadforcommunity projects, Tom Smith, isexcited to get to work to make the trail a reality.

“ Thisiswhere the spiritof Tsawwass en shines

“Formore than30 years, Rotar y has collaborated withthecity and local suppor tersto create belove d landmarks - theDiefenbaker water park, Rotar y Square and SD SS Amphitheatre among them,” said Smith.

“Now , wi thth e Coa st 2C oa st Trail, t he cl ubisinvitin g re si dents, families, an d bu si nes se s to hel p bu ild thenex t ch ap te r of ou r shared le ga cy :a healthier, more connect ed community.”

The trail’s initialphase willfeature inclusive outdoorexercise equipment, sidewalk games, and

creative play elements designed to make fitness funandaccessible

Each section of the trail willoffer something unique, fromtheenergizing stairs at Gingell Park, to interactive play markingsalong Southlands Drive.

Rotary will be hosting eventslikea Walka-Thonas part oftheir grass roots capital campaign,offering ever yone a chance to be part of thisexcitinginitiative.

Businesses can also make a lasting impact through sponsorships with various levelsof recognitionfor a project that will serve generations to come.

As Rotar y president Mona Franks put it, “This is a project that unitesus. It’s about health, nature, andconnection

“Every step we take together builds a stronger community.”

To learn more or to get involved, visit rotarytsawwassen.org oremail info@rotarytsawwass en.

Deltahomesstillnotbuiltsince 2013application

SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s beenmorethanadecadeof delays tr yingtoget ahousing project built alongDeasSlough in Ladner.

Deltacouncil last week votedin favourofgrantingarequestbythenew ownersofuplandproperties at 6291 to 6351 RiverRd. to amendanenvironmentalcovenant to allowthem to apply for buildingpermits andproceedwith construction onthelots

Alsoapplyingagain fora rezoning, the ownersrequestedthat theyobtain buildingpermits in advanceofoff-site habitatcompensation commitments made by theprevious owners.

As aconditionofgrantingfinal adoption for arezoning, the covenant wasregisteredonthe 11properties to ensurecompliance withon-and off-site fish habitatcompensation requirements,consistent with Departmentof Fisheries and Oceans(DFO) approval, whichtheoriginaldeveloperproposed and agreed to undertake.

Theworkhad to be completed before finalrezoningapprovalandissuanceof buildingpermits.

Astaff report notesthat onlyon-site intertidal marshworks have been completed todate, while the ownershave advised that theyhavenot obtained approvalfromtheprovincialMinistr yof Water, Landand Resource Stewardship forthenecessary tenure to construct the habitatcompensation worksoffsite,despitemultiple attempts

As aresult, theyare unable to completetheoff-sitehabitatworkas required by thecovenant.

“Amendingthecovenant wouldnot remove the owners’responsibilityto completeany unfulfilledobligations undertheoriginalDFOauthorization. Theownersare expectedtodotheir due diligence with respecttoobtaining allnecessary externalenvironmental approvalsprior to commencingconstruction,”the report states

It wasbackin 2017when council gave final approval tocloseaportion of RiverRoadandconsolidateitwith aproperty, listedas6303 RiverRd. at the time,tosubdivide andconstruct11 single-familydwellingsonuplandlots with11float homesonproposed water lotsfrontingthem.

Back in 2013,whenthe application

wasoriginallysubmitted, many recreationalusersofDeasSloughshowed up at apublic hearingtovoicetheir opposition to theproposalbyKyan ManagementCorporation andGrove CrestStables to build float homeson the Deas Slough waterway.

Locatedin proximitytoDeasIsland Regional Park,thefloat homes were proposed at the timetorange in size, up to amaximumof approximately 2,400 squarefeet.

Council grantedpreliminary approvalthat year,butthe owners were still required to applytothe Port of Vancouverfor waterlotleasesas acondition of finalconsideration andadoption ofthe bylaws.

However, following council’s preliminary approval,jurisdictionfor waterlot leasesinDeasSloughwastransferred fromthe port to theprovince.

Receivingseveralextensions fromthe city,the formerownerssubsequently received alicence fromthe Ministr y of Forests, Lands,Natural Resource Operations and RuralDevelopment in 2015, requiringthemtosatisfy technicalissuesprior to the submissionofan application to establish the waterlots.

Theownerssubsequentlyentered a covenant with Deltathat stated that no float homesmay be constructed onthe waterunless waterlotleasetenurehad beengrantedbytheprovince

In 2017,the city’splanningdepartment reported that theownerswere still workingwith theprovince,but recommendedfinal approvalforthe subdivision be granted,asthecovenant not to proceed withanyworks extendingbeyondtheuplandlotarea wasin place

Then,in2019,theprovince announceditwouldnot be acceptingany moreapplicationsforfloating homecommunities.There’sstill no indication whenthat policywill change.

Theownerswould go on to submit anew application to thecityin2023 requestingchanges,includingsetback requirementsthat would seelarger uplandhousesand, if theywould be eventuallypermitted,smallerfloat homesfrontingthem.

Aplanningdepartmentreportnoted the owners requestedtheamendments becauseofseveralfactorsincludingthe provincialmoratorium onnewfloating homes.

bussheltersindraft capitalbudget

SANDOR GYARMATI

sg

yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

The City of Delta’s 2026 budget will include a dedicated lineitem specifically fortransportationinfrastructure forindustrial areas.

That’s according to a recent staff report endorsed by council,which also outlinesproposed works inthe draft capital budgetas wellasprevious enhancements.

The report was produced following a recent motion put for ward by Coun. Jennifer Johal,who pointed out challenges faced by workersin theAnnacis and Tilbur y areas including gapsin the sidewalknetwork and insufficient bus benches/shelters.

“Delta’s industrial areas represent approximately 14 per cent ofthe region’s industrial land base and includethe largest share ofdistributionand warehouse, manufacturing anddeveloped port lands, as per Metro Vancouver’s Industrial Land Inventory. The business community andassociated workforce commute fromacross the region, under-

scoring theimportanceof a functional, accessibleand multi-modal transportationnetwork that serves Delta’s industrial areas,” the report notes

The report addsthat continued investmentsare required to provide additionaltransitinfrastructure such as shelters and benchesnew sidewalks andotheractive transportationinfrastructure, as wellas repaving existing roadways

The city willalso continue to renew utility infrastructure, including the establishment ofthenew$14million Silda drainage pump station, which received a federalgrant of$3.8million,that will serve the easternarea of Tilbur yincluding thenewMKBDelta industrial site

The report alsonotes that itisanticipated that investments overthe next five years will total approximately $35 million,ofwhich $9million will be for transportationincluding also most $4 millionfor paving, over$4millionfor active transportation,$1millionfor bus shelters and benches, as wellasnearly $26millionforutilities.

HistoricLadnerhome keptinfine condition

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GYARMATI sg yarm ati@delta-optimis t. co m

Deltacouncil last week agreed to granta heritage alteration permitas well as a financialgrant for the owners ofthehistoric Wilson Residencein Ladner.

The owners had applied for a $30,000 Heritage Conser vation Grant to helpfund the replacement of thehome’s roof The Heritage Conser vation Fundprovidesfinancial assistanceup to a maximum of50 percent of a heritage project’s capital costs, or$30,000in a single year

Located onwhat was formerly known as Slough Road,thehouse is located at 4585ArthurDr. It was builtin1915 by John B. Elliot.

William Wilson was oneofthe partners inthe

apeekat newproducts,samples, doorprizesandmore

a purchaseatthe eventnights (eitherthe5thor15th6-9pm) andReceive a$10.00giftcard tousein2026.

A1930sphotoofthe WilliamHilton Wilson Residencewiththe Wilson family.

Lanning, Fawcett and Wilson store, a building at Ladner Harbour which isalso still standing today. The Craftsman style Wilsonhouse stayed inthe Wilsonfamily until 1965.

Many exteriorand interiorfeatures have beenpreser ved, but one big change to theexterior overthe years was a two-storey addition to thenorththat includes a garage at groundlevel. In 2015,the city approved an application to renovate thehome and add a secondar y suite. In 2021,council agreed to provide a grant for exterior repainting, as wellas a permitforexterioralterationsandan addition.

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Delta South MLA says he’s supportingleader Rustad

PHIL MELNYCHUK

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

Delta SouthML A Ian Paton is still supporting B.C. Conser vative leader John Rustad,despite calls last week by party brass for Rustad to step down.

On Oct. 22, party president Aisha Estey andothermembers ofthe Conser vatives’ management committee told Rustad to quit over “chaos” in the officialOpposition ranks thathas seen five MLAsexit the party caucus since last year ’s provincialelection.

Two days before, Amelia Boultbee quit the Conser vative caucusand called on Rustad to resign

The Penticton-SummerlandML A is the fifth to exit the caucus overdifferences with Rustad.

But Paton is standing by Rustadwho brought the Conser vative Party of B.C. to near victory,during the October 2024 election, winning 44 seats to the NDP’s 47.

“It’sa really topsy-turvy time right now,” Paton said.

“It’s not a realfunplace to be right at

themoment overhere in Victoria.”

Paton said he’s always liked Rustad saying he’s knowledgeableand been around a long time.

“As of today, I’m still behind John Rustad. He’s the only leader we have at themoment, and I can’tthinkofanybody else who can step into his shoes right now.”

Last fall, Paton was ready to run for BC United, whenthat party withdrew from theelection.

Paton then was asked to run forthe BC Conser vatives.

He said the resignation of someofthe members meansthe B.C Conser vatives have becomemore moderate.

“If we’re going to get elected in the next election, we can’t be seenasthe evil, dastardly, far-right conser vatives,” he said.

“We have to move alittle bit closer back to centre andbring in people who used to vote BC Liberal and BC United

“I think we’ve gota pretty good team moving for ward. Our goal is common sens e, andlet ’s get rid ofthe NDP.”

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Theannual burstoffireworks light showsareuponus again here in Delta.Inthe past week,especially in NorthDelta(Ilive in North Deltaalongthe ScottRoadcorridor), back-to-backnightsof personal fireworks went off well into the weehours ofthe morning.

On Oct. 20,the dayDiwali wascelebrated, Iheard fireworks untilmidnight,thenfollowing a shortreprieve,loudbangsandanother 30-minutebarrage,justafter2:30 a.m.

Thefollowing night,much ofthe same.

I’mcertain that tomorrownight (Oct.31) will be aHalloweennight filledwith not only lotsoftreatsforthe youngtrick ortreaters, butalotof fireworks tricksfrommanyofthe so-calledadults in ourcommunity.

While Idon’t want this column to come off assomeonewho is theno-fun police, therehas to be limitations.This is notthe first timethat Ihavewritten aboutillegal fireworksand ourlackofenforcement.

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A residentwroteto meconcerned about thefireworks, and theeffecton petsand wildlife.Hewascorrect in sayingthatsome ofthesewonderfulcreatures, either pets, andorthe wildlife that livearoundus,really dogetafraidand huddleandshakeinfearof theseloud,unknown to them,sharpnoises.

Fireworksshould be handledbyprofessionalsand approved by the firedepartment with permits in place.

Delta police,inapostontheir Facebook page said as much stating, “usingfireworks without apermitisillegalwithapotential $500 fine.The saleof fireworks is alsoprohibited.Ourofficers willbeoutensuring ever yone’s safetybyenforcingbylawsand respondingtofireworks-related complaints throughoutthe city.”

TheFestivalof LightsandcommunitywideeventssuchasCanadaDay,are where the fireworks should stay,insteadofexplodingatallhoursinresidentialcommunities. What ever happenedtolivinginharmony and respectingyourneighboursandcommunity?

or alongtime, I thoughtsuccess wasabout staying motivated,settinggoals,pushing harder,and keepingastrong work ethic

I’dhearpeople say, “You just havetostaymotivated,” as if that alonecould carr y youthrough life.But over time, Irealized motivation wasn’tenough.Itfades.It’s temporary fuel

What trulychanged things forme wasshiftingmyfocus from beingmotivated to beinginspired.Andletme be clear, this isn’t aboutreligion, hustle culture, or waking up at 5a.m.every dayto“grind.” Inspiration isn’t aboutexternalvalidation or performance,it’saboutconnection. It’s aboutbeingpartof somethingthat trulymeans something. When Ibegan investingmytime in projectsthat built community, in music that uplifted others, and in conversationsthat sparked

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change,I discovered akind of energy that didn’t burn out. It camefrom purpose, from seeingpeoplegrow,from collaboration,fromcreating spaceswhereotherscould shine too.

That’s whenI realizedthe “why”behind what Ido: to bringpeople together, to hear my children’s laughter, andto usecreativity as abridgefor belonging.

Lastweek, whileattending the DeltaChamber Business

Excellence Awards,I sawthat same inspirationfirsthand. Thebusinessesand individuals recognized that evening weren’t just motivated by profit orprogress,theywere drivenbypurpose. Whether throughinnovation,ser vice, orcommunityspirit,they showedwhat it meanstolead withheart.

Their stories remindedme that inspiration is aliveand well righthereat home,inthe wayDeltashowsupforone another.

Motivation gets youtothe startingline,but inspiration keeps you movingwhenno one’swatching. So,ifyou’refeelingdrained, don’t just tr ytostaymotivated.

Getinvolved in something meaningful.

Becausewhen you’retruly inspired,you don’tneed to be pushed;you’realready beingpulledtowardwhat mattersmost, rightherein Delta.

Letters

Deltaneedsmore doctors

Editor:

Whilethe Delta HospitalER closures are worrisome, Deltacouncil’s decision to lookinto establishingurgent and primary care centresinthecity won’t addresstheissue.

According to HealthLinkBC, “Urgent andprimary care centresprovide access to same-day,urgent, non-emergencyhealth care.

“UPCCs areoftenopen evenings, weekendsand statutoryholidays, but are notanalternative to visitingahospital foremergency care.”

The B.C. Primary Care Report released by theprovincial government on Aug. 8 reveals some surprising statistics:

• B.C. hasthehighest ratiooffamilydoctors to residentsin Canada,138 familydoctors per100,000 residents.

•Fraser Health, witha population ofmorethanmillion, has1,554ofthe 5,292familyphysiciansin B.C. Butthe ratiooffamilydoctors to residentsin Fraser Healthisonly66 per100,000.

• B.C. has41UPCCs, noneofwhich isin Deltaandall butthree ofwhich are health authority ownedandoperated

• In B.C. 76 percentof residentsare attached to adoctor,in South Deltait’s 84 percentandin Surrey-North Deltait isonly70 percent.

Thereareno statsfor North Deltaor for Deltaontheir own.

UPCCsin Northand South Delta wouldcertainlyimprovemedical servicesin ourcommunity, buttheonly thingthat will remedy theER closures in Deltaismoredoctors.

Richard Hoover

Why notfix River Road instead?

Editor :

Th e propos ed bik e pa thalon g 12 th Av enue in Ts aw wa ss enprompts me to quer y the bik e p at h priorities se t by ou r city’s au thor ities

A tw o-blo ck cy cl e pa th ap pa re nt ly leadin g to no wher e ispr og re ssin g sl ow ly alon g 56 th St re et , northof Si xt h Av enue , endin g at the c emeter y wher e oneis f orce d ba ck on to the ro ad.

Th er e is a sa fealternat iv e ro ut e from Si xt h Av enue , alon g Gi lc h r is t

Driv e, and ov er to 53 A

St re et , th at could be a ma rk ed cy cl e ro ut e connectin g to the a lr eady define d ro ut e northof Tw elft h.

Tw elfth Av enueis quit e wi deandispret ty sa fe to ri deon.

Th e mone y sp en t on ex te nsiv e andex pe nsi ve mo d ific at ions to it could be mu ch be tt er utiliz ed el se wher e.

Forinstance , re -p avin g the bo ne ja rr in g, te eth ra tt lin g se ctionof 53A St re etfrom12 th to 16 th Av enueor ma yb e

be tt er ye t, d oi ng so methin g ab ou t the ve ry unsafe Ri ve r Ro ad, we st ofLadner, at leas t as faras We st ha m Is la nd Brid ge .

Lar ge tr u ck s an d far m ve hic lesar e frequentl y encoun te re d on the na rr ow , broken pave men t anditis a defini te ha zar d to cy cl ists . Tw elfth Av enueisnot brok e, so don’t f ixit

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Em ploye es’ Un ionanditsim pa ct u po n the re tailliquo r su ppl y ch ain se rv es to hi ghl ig ht a wi derandmo re im po rt an t is su e.

I re fer to the gove rnmen t be in g invo lv ed in re tailactivitiesofan y k ind.

Why havesu cces si ve gove rnments a cros s the po litical sp ec trumcontinue d wi th this ab su rd ity? Th ey don’t se llmotor ve hic les, orphar ma ceutic als, or ba ke d good s. Ju st li q uo r and au to mobileinsurance. Why so ?

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Preliminary approvalgranted for Ladner SSMUH

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Deltacouncil last week granted preliminar y approvalforanother zoning amendment forsmall-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH).

The subdivisionofthe currently vacant 11,883-square-footLadnerproperty at 5443 Paton Dr. would result in thelot splitinto two, each accommodating theconstructionof SSMUHup to fourunits.

The project would see theconstructionof a newduplexdwelling with secondar y suiteson each lot

The site is surrounded by older single-family houses.

The proposed lots would be narrower thanotherlotsinthe surrounding neighbourhood, but the application isconsistent withthe site’s Small Scale Residential(SSR) designation in the Official Community Plan(OCP).

A staff report notesthat, todate, two emailsandonephone callfromthree householdsexpressing opposition to theproposal have been received. Issuesconveyed includeconcerns

about safety, lack ofadequateparking, trafficimpactsanddrainage.

Noting theconcernsexpressed by nearby residents, Coun.Alicia Guchon asked what requirementsneed to be fulfilled whenitcomes to adding sidewalks There are no sidewalks oneither side

Staff responded that the applicant would be required to provide a sidewalk along theproject’s frontage, but further gapsinthearea’s network would need to be referred to the engineering department forfuture capitalprojects. Deltahousing report notes withdrawn applications

Deltacouncil last week also received anupdate Housing TargetProgress Report, covering the period from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30,2025.

An annual requirement by the province, the staff report says the city had surpassed the required target overthe latest reporting period by achieving 585 netnewhousing units. The target for that period was 584units

The cumulative target over the last two reporting periods was 1,098units, and Delta surpassed that cumulative

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Adevelopment variancepermit was also requestedto reducetheminimumlotwidth forproposed Paton Drive lots.

total by achieving 1,146units. The report goes on to explainthat overthe latest reporting period, 633 occupancy permits were issued, includinga townhouse project on48th Avenueand152unitsof seniors affordable rentalhousing on54A Street Whendemolition permitsare taken into consideration,that resulted in585 netnewunits.

However, overthe reporting period, 50 applications totalling 303proposed housing units were withdrawn by the applicantsfromthedevelopment approvalsprocess.

Ofthat total,118units were from a townhouse and senior care facility project that was notcompliant withthe OCP, and56units were froman apartment project, where the owners intend to resubmit a new applicationfor a townhouse development.

Other applicants withdrew to submit new applications withmore unitsthan the withdrawn proposals

In total,11 withdrawn applications (92units) were succeeded by new proposals totalling 256housing units, resulting in a net gainof164units

The report addsthat the remaining withdrawn applications were for singledetached,duplexdwellings, secondar y suitesandsmall townhouse developments. Several applicantsnoted they were withdrawing their rezoning applications to proceed with SSMUHprojectsthat didnot requirea rezoning.

No projects were denied duringthe latest reporting period.

Windset’s Deltagreenhousetofurther expand

SANDOR

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Windset Farms has announced yet another phase ofexpansion at its Delta, BC greenhouse operation.

Located inLadner, Windset Farms says itisadding 38acresofultra-lit vegetablegreenhouse production, increasing thecompany’s totallitgrowing area to 85acres, alongside45acresof conventional,non-lit greenhouse operations

The company says that, uponcompletion inthe summerof2026, Windset plans to addanother38acresin2027,

bringing the total growing areato 168 acres.

Constructionis currently underway.

Windsetnotesthat, supported by its partnergrowernetwork in Mexicoand B.C, as wellas a 168-acre Windsetfacility in Santa Maria, Calif.,thegrower will further strengthenits North American supply network

The expansionisalso part of a broader trendinthegreenhouse sector toward scaling controlled-environment production to address year-rounddemandfor freshproduce, thecompany adds.

Last year, Windsetcompleted a 24-acre expansionoftheLadnergreen-

house facility.

The company at thetimenoted that thefacility would becomethe largest operating litgreenhouse vegetablefacility in Western North America, utilizing renewable hydroelectric power.

Windset earlierthis yearcelebrated theoperation’s new clean energy partnership with BC Hydro, which saw the vegetablegrowerundertake extensive upgradesdesigned to maximize efficiency and sustainability.

Deltacouncil last yearendorsed recommendationforadditional temporary farm workerhousing at the large-scale operation.

Parkinglotupgrades atLadner Leisure Centre

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The City of Delta hasissued an advisor y that construction will be taking place at the Ladner Leisure Centre’s parking until early November

The work involvesadding raised crosswalks, new parking

lotlighting and refreshed line painting, thecity notes. Most of the parking lot will remain available, although there will be rolling upgrades in various areas ofthelot, the city also notes, adding that all ser vices at theleisure centre will remain open andunaffected.

The city has also been undertakingphase two of a parking renewal project at the Sungod Recreation Centre in NorthDelta. That work willtake place through late October 2025, withconstruction happening onthe west parking lot at the recreationcentre.

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Windsetsaysitsnew facilitywill incorporateautomatedclimatemanagement systems, waterprocessing and recycling,andnutrient recapture technologiesdesignedtoimprove operationalefficiencyand reduce resourceconsumption.

That work involvesthe replacement ofthe parking lot surface, sidewalkupgrades along thenorth sideofthe recreationcentre, new parking lot lighting and general landscaping.

Parking inthenorthwest and east lots will remain available while the west lot is closed for construction,and pedestrian access along 111th Street will be maintained fortheduration

oftheproject.

Last year,a repaving and newlighting project was undertakeninthe southeast parking lot. BC Hydro installed fourelectric vehicle(EV ) charging stations at the same time

Assessmentsofallexisting city facility parking lots were conducted in2021,which establisheda priority list for needed upgrades.

NewLadnerplayground nowopeninBellPark

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TheCityofDelta last weekannouncedthatthe newplayground at Bell Park inLadnerisnow open to the public

Theplayground includesanaccessible merry-go-round, atreetopthemedplaystructure withthree slidesand built-inshade,climbing featuresand sensor yplay panels,amongotherfeatures,

Thenew playground waspartofaseriesof plannedupgradesforthe park whichincludeda site realignmenttomove the playground closer

to 59th Streetfor better access,aswellasadded seatingwith benches and apicnictable andshiftingthe balldiamond to makespaceforthe playground.

Thecitynoted that someofthe keythemes that emergedfrom the publicconsultationincludedresidents wantingtomovethe playground closer to washrooms/concession for accessibilityand supervision, reducing proximitytowalkways linked withundesirable activity, aswellas having the playgroundnearthe ballfields forvisibility and safety.

Earlierthisyear, the city issued arequestfor proposalsfortheconstruction,notingthe budget,inclusiveofall associated costs forthe new playground, was $280,000,exclusiveof GST.

Other planned upgrades at the park included the replacementofthe balldiamond backstop,andthe city’s 2025 Financial Plan had $250,000 budgeted for the Bell Park backstop.

Thecitywasalsoplanningadrainageandirrigationupgrades, having $500,000 budgeted for thedesign andconstruction.

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New bike track, sport court comingtoEastLadnerpark

The cityhopes to award the contract to build the new track upon receipt of final approvalfrom BC Hydro

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The city has moved another step closer to relocating thebike pump track from Holly Park to Kensington Park North inEast Ladner

Council last week approved a recommendationfor staff submitting the proposed concept plan to BC Hydro for final approvalin accordance withthe statutor y right-of-way requirements andalso issuea request for proposals for a design-build contractfor construction to commenceupon receipt of BC Hydro’s approval.

pump track anddirt jump trails overan asphalt-only park.

Feedback emphasized theimportance of providing both beginnerand advanced features, the report notes, adding participantsinthe public engagement also identified opportunities to improve Kensington more broadly, including upgrades to the community garden, playground, tenniscourts, pathways, wayfinding signage andthe addition of a washroom.

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Earlierthis year, thecity retaineda bike park design consultant to prepare preliminar y design concepts and a community engagement plan.

Two initialdesign options were developed fora pump track and dirt jump/skillsarea at Kensington, intended to replacetheexisting facility at Holly, a report explains.

The goal of thenewbike park is to serve riders of all agesand skilllevels, providehigher-quality experiencethan Holly,address site-specific technical considerations, as wellasexpandthe range of recreationopportunities at Kensington.

Participantspreferred thedesign option witha combination of anasphalt

To complement theupcoming addition of thebike facility to Kensington, staffproposed maintaining one devoted tenniscourt, whiletransforming the second into a multi-sport court to support basketballand ballhockey.

Pickleballcourts were considered but deemed unsuitable for this site given the close proximity to residentialproperties, the report adds

Sport court improvementsare expected to proceed to the construction phase in late 2026,whilethenewbike track isexpected to be completed in about four tosix months

Asfarasthe total cost, the report notes Delta’s 2025 Financial Plan includes$500,000 for design and construction of thenewLadner Bike Park, andan additional$275,000 for the design and refurbishment of the sport courts

New Ladner Villagewharf to be completedinspring

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The City of Delta has issued a request forbids for the constructionof the Ladner Village wharf enhancement projecton Chisholm Street

The work is to include new surfacedecking and railing onanexisting concrete deck onthe foreshore oftheFraser River, surfacelevelling work on adjacent city-owned properties to improve accessibility forfuture publicuse and amenities, as wellas amenities such as pathways, plantings, lighting, furniture and other ancillary itemson and around the wharf.

The city notesit has retaineda landscape architect andconsultants for thedetailed design of the newinfrastructure, and the scope of work is defined inthe consultant’s drawings.

The city also notesthat completion by May 1, 2026, is “critical.”

The contractor may need to phase the work to complete ontime, starting withdecking and railing ontheactual wharf before work begins on adjacent properties, thecity addsinits request forbids.

Thecityhasalsobeendeveloping conceptsto incorporateamulti-usepathwayand reconfigure theChisholmStreet roadway tosupportthe revitalizationofLadner Village.Aparkingstudyand publicengagementarepartofthatproject.

The city’sproposed Financial Plan includes Ladner waterfront revitalization at $4.5million“to createa vibrant public spacefor gathering and event hosting inLadner Village throughthe activationofthe Chisholm Street Wharf and targeted upgrades to Spotonthe Water and the Elliott Street Wharf.”

The city completed a second phase ofengagement onthe Chisholm Street Wharfproject this year to confirmthe directionofthe detailed design.

A report to council noted allthefeatures proposedin the detailed

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designs were popular withmost ofthe participantswhoprovided feedback.

The report noted that to support the successful activationofthewharf and deliveronthecommunity’s enthusiasmfor theproposed concession zone, staff recommended undertakinga competitive process to engage a suitable operator to providefood and beverage servicesfromthe pop-up container zone

The concession will play a key rolein enhancing thevibrancy, functionality and visitorexperience ofthe redeveloped wharf, the report added.

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Community

DeltaHospitalandCommunity Health Foundationannounces new board ofdirectors

The foundation also recognized the contributions of Pam Paton, who concluded her 10-year termasdirector

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation) is proud to announce its 2025/26 board of directors, confirmed at theannual generalmeeting heldon

Oct. 1.

Joining the board this year is Ladner resident Shannon Okun,whose extensive background in human resourcesleadership and strong community ties make her a

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valuable addition to the Foundation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shannon Okun to the board of directors,” said Andrew Jackson, board chair oftheDHCH Foundation. “Shannon

brings a deepcommitment to community, a wealthofHRleadership experience, and a people-centered approach that aligns with our mission. We lookfor ward to the insight and strategic perspective she willbring to our board.”

The foundation also recognized thecontributions of Pam Paton,who concluded her10-year term as director. Paton wasa constant champion and supporter ofthe Foundation.

“We sincerely thank Pam forher many years ofdedicated service to the Delta Hospital Campus of Care,” said Lisa Hoglund,CEO of the Foundation. “We are

LisaHoglund,CEOofthe DeltaHospitaland CommunityHealth Foundationandboardchair Andrew Jackson.

truly grateful to our entire board for their ongoing commitment, and expertise. Together withthe staff team, we continue to fundandadvocate for outstanding healthcare for our community.”

The board executive includes: Chair Andrew Jackson

Returning directors are Monica Bohm, Sue Dujmovic, Sarah Gallop, LawrenceGreen, Knut Nordlie, Karen Powar, and Don Sangster.

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Community

NatureNotes:marvelousmigrantstotheLowerMainland

Here’salookatLong-billedCurlews

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Eachspringbirdwatchers traintheirbinocularsalongthe shorelineoftheFraserRiver Estuarytosearchforshorebirds suchastheLong-billedCurlew astheymigratebetweentheir over-winteringgroundsin theUSAandMexicototheir grasslandbreedingsitesfurther north.

Curlewsarearewarding sightingformanyreasons;for theirrelativescarcity,theirtall, noblestature,orfortheawkwardlylongbill–around11to 21cm,thelongest ofanyshorebirdinCanada.Yetthebirds don’tstayforlong,oftenonly forafewdays,ofteninsmall groupsastheyfeedbefore departingfortheinteriorofB.C. Theretheyfaceadaunting

seasontryingtoraisethreeor fouryoungamongtheeverincreasingthreatofpredation fromcrows,ravens,andcoyotes,andthenegativeeffects ofhumanencroachmentand climatechange.

Despitethis,apopulation censusthatBirdsCanadaran in2023showedthattheB.C. curlewpopulationisstableand thebirdsareseeminglyshiftingtheirrangefurthernorth, potentiallybecauseofhotter anddriersummerscombined withthelossofgrasslandsin SouthernB.C.

Incontrast,thecurlew populationacrossitsCanadian rangeinB.C.,Alberta,and Saskatchewanisshowinga worryingdecliningtrendsince 2010,withtheCommittee ontheStatusofEndangered WildlifeinCanada(COSEWIC)

listingtheLong-billedCurlew asThreatenedinMay2024.

Assuch,moreeffortis neededtoreducethethreatsto curlews,fromprotectingmore grasslandsfromconversionto intensiveagricultureorurban encroachment,topesticideuse throughoutthecurlew’sdistribution.Whenthebirdsreturn ontheirsouthboundmigration eachAugustbirdersgetanother chancetospottheseamazing birdsastheygraceourshorelines.Iencourageyoutohead outandfindthematplaces likeBlackieSpitandBrunswick Pointinthespringandlate summer months.”

Editor’snote:NatureNotes isamonthlycolumnproduced bytheDeltaNaturalistsand theircommunitypartners.For infoonmonthlymeetingsand more,seewww.deltanaturalists. organdwww.facebook.com/ DeltaNats.

This year ’sMoonlight Gala is SOLDOUT!

Making acharitabledonation

Buying 50/50raf fle draw tickets

Buying raffletripdrawtickets (Win atripfor 2tomagical Icelandvaluedat$7, 500)

Community Hospital Foundation’s MoonlightGalaissoldout

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Buying GlitterGiveawaytickets (Win achoiceofone of threestunning jewelr ypieceseachvaluedatover$4,000)

RaffleCloses: Saturday,November8 at 8:45pm

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improvementsatthe DeltaHospitalCampusofCare includinganambitious $8 million campaign to fullyupgrade DeltaHospital’sEndoscopyProgram

Delta Hospitaland Community Health Foundation(DHCH Foundation)ispleased to announcethat the26th Annual “All That Glitters” Moonlight Gala taking placeon Saturday, Nov. 8 at beautiful Tsawwassen Springs, isonce again sold out.

Allproceeds fromthis year ’s event will support equipment and capitalimprovements at the Delta Hospital Campusof Care including anambitious$8million campaign to fully upgrade Delta Hospital’s Endoscopy Program.

“We are so thrilled to be celebrating our 26thAnnual Moonlight Gala this year, which has cumulatively raised over$7.79millionfor essential equipment and capitalprojects at the Delta Hospital Campusof Care,” says

Andrew Jackson, board vhair,Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “This incredibleachievement has been made possible thanks to the generous individuals and businessesin our community.

We extend our gratitude to all our 2025 sponsors and auctiondonors for their support, and to our Gala committee, led by co-chairs Sarah Gallop and Natalie Walker, for theirdedicated efforts increatinga memorable evening.”

This year ’s event will be hosted by Vancouver ’s “Man About Town”, Fred Lee.

Lee is a celebrated host, presenter, and auctioneerfor charitable galas throughout the lower mainland. For more than two decades he’s spotlighted community philanthropy,

helping organizations tell their stor y and rally support.

This Moonlight Gala willbring togethermore than350 business, community, government, andmedical leaders foran evening ofcommunity spirit, live and online auctionexcitement, finedining, unique entertainment andan exclusive Diamond Vault opportunity presented by Cavalier Jewelers.

The MoonlightGala website will launch on Monday, Nov. 3 and remainopenuntil Saturday, Nov. 8. Visit: https://dhchfoundation. ca/event/moonlightgala/ forall the current information about the event in support of our $8 million campaign to fully fund Delta Hospital’s Endoscopy Program upgrade

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Neilson GroveElementary champions inclusivity withnew sensory equipment

NeilsonGrove Elementar y istaking steps toward creatinga more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Thanks to generous parent donations and fundraising by the school’s Parent Advisor y Council(PAC),more than$6,850 was raised an amount that was matched by a Variety SchoolsGrant, from Variety– the Children’s Charity of BC, doubling the impactfor students at the school.

On Friday,Oct. 3, staff, students, and families gathered for a community celebration to unveiloneofthe school’s newest additions: an Augmentative Communication Board installed ontheprimar y playground.

The board features symbolsandillustrations that empower students withlimited spoken language ability to express themselves by pointing or gesturing to the images to communicate – making playtimemore inclusive andinteractive.

“The Communication

Board isdesigned for childrenwhouse augmentative and alternative communication(AAC) devices, allowing them to engage meaningfully while outdoors,” explained PAC members Diane Chubb and Nicola Kopac, wholed thegrant application. “It’salsoa valuable toolfor children learning Englishas a second language. We’ve already seenit reduce frustration,and spark new socialconnections between students, staff, andfamiliesasithelps to give ever yone a voice.”

In collaboration with school staff, Chubb and Kopac curateda wish list ofother classroom enhancementsaimed at improving students’ focusand comfort. These included stand-up desks, floor rockers, wobble stools, and sensor y toys—allofwhich help to promote motionand balance, making it easier for children to be more engaged andfocused.

“These items allow children to work in ways that suittheirindividual needsand aid self-regulationwhileinthe class-

room,” said Chubb

The grant also enabled upgrades to “The Nest,” a dedicated learning spacedesigned to support studentsfeeling overwhelmed. New additionsinclude a cocoon ball swing, sensor y snap bands, and a hug sensor y

peapod—each chosen to foster calmandhelp with emotional regulation.

Thisisn’tthe PAC’s first success withthe Variety SchoolsGrant. Two years ago, theysecured funding for sensor y equipment, includinga multisensor y walkandnoise

cancelling headphones which support students with sensor y needs. The latest grant will be used to expandthese supports throughoutthe school.

TheOct. 3 celebration was made possible by a Small Neighbourhood Grant fromthe Delta

Foundation, withadditional support fromthe PAC. The event notonly marked the launch ofthe Communication Board but also celebrated the school’s commitment to inclusivity.

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familiesinneedare allbenefittingfromproceedsofthe

Ladner Rotariansthank communityforsupport

To meetthecontinually growingdemandfor food security in ourcommunity,the South Delta Food Bank,onweekends for Delta Secondar y studentsfromfamilies whoneed ahandup and to familiesinneed to celebrateChristmas withfood hampers, are allreceivingsupport throughnetproceedsof $2,400fromthe Rotar y

ClubofLadnerShred A Thonon Sept.27.

Thesefunds to purchasefoodforthosein need throughout our communitycomefrom generouslocalresidents andbusiness managers/ owners who participated intheshreddingevent, sponsors.

“Weare all awareof thealarmingincreasein demandonfoodbanks

hereinDelta andacross thecountry,”saysRotar y ClubofLadnerpresident BrianCoe.“Ourclub thanks allthosemembers of ourcommunitywho came withtheir boxesof paperforshreddingto supporttheselocal,foodrelatedcauses. Thank you,LadnerandDelta community,andour sponsors.”

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DeltaPhoto Club presents: anintroduction tocolourinfraredphotography

Riding offthe success of last season’s infrared black and white photography workshop, the Delta Photo Club is excited to present anexclusive online presentation “An Introduction toColour Infrared Photography” with Rob Shea on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Shea has becomeone oftheleading voices in infrared photography, having produced more than125 in-depth YouTube videosexploring theart and science of themedium

His tutorials, editor reviews, and workflow tools have helped countless photographers unlock the unique cre-

ative potentialof infrared imagery.

Shea is thecreator of several acclaimed editing toolsthat simplify the complexprocess of colour infrared postproduction by streamlining colour swapping and image enhancement, empowering photographers to bring surreal,other worldlycolour infrared visions to life.

He is also the author of Colour Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography— widely regarded asthe definitive referencefor photographersofall experience levels. Join us foran evening that promises tochange

how you see photography beyondthe visible spectrum.

To attendthe workshop, become a member ofthe Delta Photo Club by filling out themembership form at : http:// deltaphotoclub.com/ member-sign-up-form.

You can also attend as a guest by sending ane-transferof$10 to: treasurer_membership@ deltaphotoclub.com by noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5. Please include your nameandemail address withthetransfer

For more information about the clubandfuture events, visit deltaphotoclub.com

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A successfulMrs. Roper Romp washeld forthefirst Soroptimistsocial eventon Saturday.Thenew South Delta SoroptimistClub collaboratedwithmany localbusinesses tospreadRoperenergyand shareitsmissionofempowering womenin communityandeducation.Thank youtoAlfa’s, Gracie’s, CuesnCushionandthe RoseandCrown fortheirhospitality. Thank youtoEranJaynePhotographyand Skyhawk SocialMedia. Formoreinformationonhow you cansupportandjoinourclub,pleasevisitour Facebookpage@SoroptimistInternationalof South Deltaoremailsi.southdelta@gmail.com.

AugustineHousehostedanartshowandopen houseon Saturday, inLadner.Picturedareartists LeaPrice(top),MarikaMorissette(middle)and ElaOpatowiecka(bottom). Seemorephotoson our websiteat:delta-optimist .com.

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Open call for auditions for Sidekick Players

Withitsfirst production currently in thetheatre and selling out, Sidekick Players is gearing upforits second productionofits29th season, Be yond the Sea by Kristin da Silva anddirected by Cathy Collis.

Here is a brief synopsis of Be yond the Sea: Theo is a recently single man with self-image problem Gwen is a good-humoured loner who works the ticket booth for a local boat tourcompany On a summer dayon a pierin a small town, the two strangers stumbleinto an encounter thatjust might save them both Beyond the Sea is a stor y about the emergenceof hope through grief, via two unforgettable characters.

Auditions will be held on Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, (117256th Street)in the Sidekick Rehearsal space.

Sidekick Players are looking for two peoplein their 40’s (or can pass for being in their 40’s),one maleand one female

This will be a first come, first served basis audition. No appointments Cold read from the script

Sidekick is a non-profit company and there is no reimbursement.

Pleasesend a photo and theatreresume tosidekickplayers@outlook.com

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Music Makers presents Concert of Remembrance at KinVillage

TheDelta Music Makers Community Band hasa lineupofconcertsthat Delta and Richmond residents willenjoy.

The publicisinvited to a Concert of Remembrance atKinvillage on Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., entr y by donation.

This performance, led by Curt Jantzen, Margaret Behenna, andBrenda Khoo, will feature music and multimedia reflecting thethemeof Remembrance.

The band willnotonly provide music from a previousera but also remindusof sacrifices madeon our behalf, and honour veteransandfirst responders. The music will be a variety of vigorous, lively,and somber themes, and willinclude vocals, background video, and audience singalongs

The same concert will be offered at Richmond’s Fraserview Mennonite Church the following Sunday, Nov. 9.

This very engaging band willalso be performing a Christmas concert onthe evening of Dec.9 at Ladner Community Centre.

All concertsare non-ticketed,anddonation at the door is very welcome!

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PAINTING BajaSunsetisoneofthepaintingsondisplaystar ting Oct. 31atGallery 1710in Tsawwassenaspart of thenewshow–NewConnectionspresented by the SouthDeltaArtists Guild.

New Connections

coming to Gallery 1710

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When we think of all the connections we have in our life, we marvel at the interpretationsproduced by our artists.

The South Delta Artists Guild’s new show atGallery 1710in Tsawwasseninvolves all manneroflinks between people,

nature, pets, andanything that touches us deeply.

The galler y has paintings, mixed media, and threedimensional works of art ondisplay

The new show,entitled New Connections, opens this Friday,Oct. 31.

As a special treat, artist, Chris MacClure, willnotonly demon-

strate his painting techniqueson Saturday, Nov. 1 from12:30 to 3 p.m., he willalso talk about his lifeas a galler y ownerin Cabo San Lucas. Galler y 1710is located at 171056th Streetandisopenfrom Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Learn more about the Arts Guild at : www.southdeltaartistsguild.com

74thannual BusinessExcellence Awards

TheBusiness Leadership award waspresentedtoJit Sangha.The award was accepted by hissonRyan.

Charitable/Non-ProfitOrganization awardwaspresentedto KinVillage.

TheEnvironmentalSustainability Awardwaspresentedto SayWhen BeveragesInc.

TheLargeBusiness ofthe Year Award waspresentedto L’aromas.

TheBusinessofthe Year award waspresentedto Four WindsBrewingCo.

TheMediumBusinessofthe Year Award waspresentedtoInsigniaCollege.

TheSmallBusiness ofthe Year Award waspresentedtoAbsolutePlumbing Solutions.

74thannual BusinessExcellence Awards

Deltachamber celebrates business excellence

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It was anincrediblenight celebrating the best andthebrightest business leaders in Delta.

TheDelta Chamber of Commerce held its74thannual Business Excellence AwardsonFriday night, Oct. 24, at Tsawwassen Springs.

Awards were presented in seven categories :

Rising Star

Popoff Soda - winner

Clayoven Indian Restaurant

SachkhandTravels Ltd.

SmallBusiness ofthe Year

Absolute Plumbing Solutions- winner

Seaside Maintenance Inc.

TrishArato Inc.

MediumBusiness ofthe Year

Insignia College - winner

Custom Cubes

Dair y Queen- Ladner

Business ofthe Year

Four Winds Brewing- winner

Large Business ofthe Year

L’aromas - winner

Masteel America Corp TAK Logistics

37 Boxing Club Men in Kilts

Environmental Sustainability

Say When Beverages Inc. - winner

Oceano Cleaning Services

West Coast Windows

Charitable/Non-Profit Organization

KinVillage Association - winner

Deltassist Family and Community Services Society

Step Forward Health Society

Chamber executive-director Richard Wischnewski saidhecouldnot be prouderofthe evening.

“The event was completely sold out andfullofenergy,” he said. “Often called theOscars of Delta, it wasa true celebrationofthe peopleand businessesthatmake our community thrive.

“The room was buzzing withconnection, celebration,andcommunity spirit It reminded mewhy we dothis These awardsare not just about recognition. They shine a light onthe hard work happening ever y day acrossDelta and remind usthat local business isthe backboneof our city.”

Chamberpresents Jit Sangha withBusiness Leadership Award

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Described as a visionary entrepreneurandcommitted community leader whose work bridges business excellenceand social impact, Jit Sangha was presented withthe Business Leadership Award on Oct. 24.

Presented by the Delta Chamber of Commerce at the 74thannual Business Excellence Awards, the award was received by Sangha’s son Ryan.

Aspresident of Active Fire & Safety Services Canada, Sangha leads one ofthe region’s top fire-protectioncompanies, employing more than130 people and serving industrial,commercial,and residential clientsacross the Lower Mainlandandthe Greater Toronto Area in Ontario.

Jit Sangha waspresentedwiththeBusiness Leadership Awardon Oct. 24 by the DeltaChamber ofCommerceatthe 74thannualBusiness Excellence Awards.

A past board member ofthe Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundationand a generous supporter oflocal causes, he has helped raise nearly $1million for the Mayor’s Ballandcontinues to fundinitiatives likethe Healthy Snack Program.

He’s also volunteered as a youth soccercoach andoffered fire safety

support to schools

Since2017,he has beendeeply involved with Reach Childand Youth Development Society,where he currently servesonthe Foundation Board,helping expand servicesfor children withdiverse abilitiesandbreak down cultural barriers.

“My business isall about keeping my family

and my community safe,” he saidin a pre-recorded address. “To me, leadershipisincorporating that aspectin ever y part oflife.I have raised my family in Deltaand everythingI dois with thiscommunity inmind. The real reward is seeing familiesthrive and know that we are shaping a strongerfuture forthe next generation.”

Through Realco Holdings Ltd.,heisalso helping to address Delta’s housing challenges. He isleadingthe development of 800 affordable markethomes in NorthDelta, withan additional300units permitted andtargeted for completion by 2026.

His community impact is equally significant.

Exercisesto keepseniors fit

Physicalactivityiscrucialfor people whoaspiretomaintain their overallhealthastheir bodies age.

Exerciseimprovesflexibility,contributes to ahealthy weight, reducesthe risk for chronicillnesses, and mayeven helpseniorsmaintain their independence wellinto their golden years.

Thegood newsisthat exercisingregularly doesn’t have to be high-impactor strenuousto make animpact

Plenty ofexercisesare geared toward seniors that featuregentle yetpowerful movements,andaddressspecific needslikestrength,bone health,cardiovascularhealth, and balance.

Although many fitnessroutines aresafe,itisbesttoconsult with adoctororanother health care professional prior to beginninganew regimen so seniorslearnwhichactivities areappropriatefortheir individual needsandhealth conditions

As seniorsprepare forthose discussions,theycanexplore the following exercisesmanyof theirpeers already enjoy

Cardiovascular activities

It’s importantthatseniors elevate theirheart ratesand improve or maintaintheir endurance.Itisrecommending that 150minutesofmoderateintensityaerobicexerciseper week.These activitiesfitthebill for boostingtheheart.

Brisk walking: Walkingisa simpleactivitythatrequiresno equipmentand canbedone almostanywhereeveninfront of atelevision. Walk at abrisk pace to raiseyourheartrate.

Swimming: Swimming and water-basedactivitiesare enhanced by the buoyancyof water, whichreduces stress on thejoints

Cycling: Whether ridingona stationarybikeora traditional one,cyclingisalow-impact waytoboost cardiovascular healthand strengthenleg muscles.

Chairmarching: Individuals withlimited mobilitycan marchinplacewhile seated,an activitythatcan stillelevate the heartrate.

Strengthtraining

Olderadultsshouldengage in strengthtrainingatleast two days perweek.

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Plenty of exercises aregearedtoward seniorsthatfeaturegentleyetpowerfulmovements.

Thisdoesn’tnecessarily have to involveliftingweights.Bodyweight exercisesarequiteeffective, too.

Standup: Fromaseated position, standingupwithout usinghandsand sittingback down worksthelegs,hips and core.

Wallpush-ups: Thismodifiedpushup builds upper body strength withoutputtingstrain onshouldersorwrists.

Resistance bands: Using thesebandsin varying

strengthscaneffectively work armandlegmuscles.

Balance

Seniorsneedtofocuson exercisesthat promotebalance, whichcanhelp preventdangerousfalls

Single-legstands: Standing ononelegwhileholding on to achairorcounterfor supportis astart, with agradual build-up forlongerlengthsoftime.

Sobriety walk : Individuals canwalk astraightlineasif they areproving sobrietytoa

policeofficer,byplacing the heelofonefootdirectlyinfront ofthe toesofanother

Gentle hop: Hopping (or stepping) gently fromonefoot to anotherisanother balance technique to master

Theseare just someofthe exercisesthat areidealfor seniorswhoarereturningto exercise ornew todailyfitness

Peoplealsocan work with trainerswhoareexperienced at helpingseniorsgetfit

-MetroCreative

Safe medicationmanagementstrategies

Medicationsarenecessary to manage healthconditions,improve qualityof life and preventillnesses.

Medications caninteract with one another and causeadverse drug reactionswhen paired with over-the-counterproductsand evencertain foodsand beverages.

Drugs.comreportsdrug interactions areamajor causeofhospitalizations and sideeffects.A2024 studypublished in Scientific Reportsfoundthat fivepercentof hospitalizationsamong patients age65andolder(78 beingthemedian patientage)werecausedbysideeffects associated with polypharmacy (multiplemedicationuse). Thisunderscores the importanceof managingmedications properly

Thefollowing is aguide to help managemedicationseffectively.

Know your medications

Thefirst stepinsafemedicationuse is to be fullyvettedabout ever ymedication taken. Thisincludesthebrand andgenericname, dosage, frequencyof dosage, timingoftakingthedrug,how itshould be administered, side effects, storage, andinteractions.It’simportant to keepan updated list ofallmedicationstaken,includingvitamins,supplementsand overthecounterdrugs to share with each health care provider at every appointment.

Followdirections

Strictlyadheretotheinformationon themedication labelandanyinstructions providedbythedoctoror nurse. Neveralterdosagevolumeorfrequency withoutfirst consultingahealth care provider.Completeafullcourseofantibiotics evenaftersymptomsimprove to prevent antibioticresistance.Donot share medications withothersortake

someoneelsesprescriptions. Communicateeffectively

Opena dialoguewithhealth care providerstogetfurther clarification aboutmedicationsandquestionsthat comeup.Reportside effects promptly andinquireaboutalternativemedicationsthatmaybeavailable.Alsocommunicateifthecostofa specificdrugis prohibitive, asfailingtotakeamedicationdue to costcan be ahealth risk

Keeporganized

Utilizeaneffectivesystemfor storing andorganizingmedications to prevent missedoraccidentaldoubledoses.Use remindersonsmartphones orhealth trackersto rememberwhen to take medicationdoses.Alwaysstore drugs intheiroriginalcontainers, away from childrenand pets.Safelydiscard old medicationswhenthe expiration date haspassed.

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The followingisaguidetohelpmanagemedicationseffectively.

Askforhelp

Anyonewhoisexperiencingdifficulty managingmedicationsshould reach outtoarelative, friendorcaregiver serviceforassistance

Managingmedications safelyisa vitalcomponent of seniorhealth care. -MetroCreative

CHURCHDIRECTORY

AWarm and Joyful welcometo...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Ar thurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

Mass Schedule

Saturday at 5pm

Sundayat9 am 11amand 5pm

Daily Massin theChapel at 9amMon-Sat

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SundayWorship Service 10:30am

AllAges Welcome!

Community Theonly way home

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“BeFaithful,betrue, be ablessing”

Jesussaid,“Iamthe wayandthetruthand thelife.” —John14:6

We all getlostsometimes.Maybe noton the road,butinlife— unsurewhichdirection to take,whichvoiceto trust, orwhere we truly belong.

Thomas,oneof Jesus’ followers,onceasked a similarquestion:“Lord, howcan we knowthe way?”

Jesusdidn’tgivehim amap or alistofsteps to follow.Hesimplysaid,“I amthe way.”

Thosefew wordshave guidedpeopleforcenturies.Theyremindusthat faithisnotjustabout rulesor ritualsbut about relationship —walking with Onewhoknowsthe wayhome.WhenwefollowChrist’sexampleof love,truth,andcompas-

ness —wetaste life at its best,the kindthat brings peacetothe souland hopetothe weary.

Andbecause Jesus calls Himself“the Life,” Hisway alsoincludes howwetreat thelife aroundus.

Theriversthatrefresh us,thetreesthatshelterus, andthe soilthat feedsusare sacred gifts. Caring forcreationisone waywewalkintheway of Christ,thegiverofall life.

sion, ourpathbecomes clearer.

In aworldfilledwith noiseandconfusion, Jesusstilloffers direction.

When we leaninto His words, we find steady ground. When we liveby Histeaching—forgiveness,generosity, kind-

We shouldaskthe Lord,showusthe way eachday, to helpus to livewithtruth,kindness, andcareforall He has made.Amen.As we go into this week,may we walkintheway oflove, standintruth,andfind life —fullandwhole— alongthe roadthat leads home.

Where theBibleis explained,andpeopleare changed Sundays 9:30am 478953Street Delta,BC (InsideDelta ChristianSchool)

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DELTA SPORTS

DeltaSports Hallof Fameholds Banquet of Champions

Induction ceremony was held on Oct. 25 at the Coast TsawwassenInn

On Saturday, Oct. 25,the Delta Sports Hallof Fameheldits19th Banquetof Champions at the Coast Tsawwass en Inn.

The evening re cognized six Hallof Fameinductees and11 spor t champions.

More than170 were in attendance as the hallhonoured its largest ever group of athletesand teams.

The banquetinclude da ke ynote address fromultra runner Ihor Verys, the Best of BC winner at the2025 Spor t BC awards.

In 2024, Verys be camethefirst Canadian to everfinish the gruelling 100-mile Barkle y Marathons, finishing first out ofonly five runnersto completethe race.

He spoke about facing the challenges ofultra marathons, andhis belief in the unlimited potential ofthe human body andmind.

Members ofthe Delta Spor ts Hallof Fameare re corde d onthe Delta Sports Wallof Fame, locate d ontheplaza at city hall.

For more infor mation about the hall,includinga fulllistof past inductees and spor t championsandinformationonhow to nominate some one for the hall,visittheir website at http://www.deltasportshalloffame.ca.

2025 Delta Sp orts Hallof Fame In ductee s

Pioneer – Kari Cullen

Athlete – Terr y Bell, softball

Athlete – KathyHubble, judo

Co ach – John Sacre, fieldhocke y Team – North Delta Razorbacks 1983-1996,flag football

Sp onsor – New Balance Delta

2025 Delta Sp ortChampions Team of the Year - LadnerPioneers B lacrosse

Co ach of the Year -Cam Frick, baseball

Youth Athlete of the Year – Naomi Mynott, sw imming

Youth Athlete of the Year – Jack Thompson, volle yball

Youth Athlete of the Year – Sidne y Venier, soccer

Youth Athlete of the Year – Damian Dumas, football

Athlete of the Year – Isla Stewar t, athletics

Athlete of the Year – Marc Ther iault, figure skating

Athlete of the Year – Cory Duhaime, alpine skiing

Masters Team of the Year – Delta Stars Baseball Club

Volunteer of the Year – Alan Waterman, fieldhocke y

Sports Senior varsity Sun Devils move intofirst place

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It couldprove to be a statement win as theplayoffsloomforthe senior varsity South Delta SunDevils.

After spotting the Notre Dame Jugglers a 6-0 lead, South Delta reeled off 40 consecutive pointsinanimpressive 40-6 win at Dennison Park in Tsawwassen Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25.

The win moved the SunDevilsinto first place with a 4-1 conference record (7-2 overall) withoneconference game left – against the Belmont Bulldogsthis Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Dennison.

Reigning league MVP Damian Dumas returned frominjury and was just the spark South Deltaneeded as he dominated once againon both sidesofthe ball.

South Delta got onthe scoreboard ona nifty kick-off returnfromlineman Luke Dunn. Jarred Brown kicked the conversion,andit was 7-6.

On the next offensive possession,the SunDevilsdrove thefieldand settled for a Brown field goalfor a 10-6 lead after thefirst quarter.

Dunn made a huge play ondefence and a fewplays later, Dumas showed what heis capable of, dropping back topass, but saw anopening, sprinted

throughandacross thefieldand wasn’t touchedas he scored the first offensive major ofthe game.

The defence was flying aroundand forceda quick punt

Thistimeit was Quinn Sjoberg who was able to showcase his athleticismashe tookthe punt back 50 yards fortheTD.

The SunDevilsdidnotletupas Willem ter Keurs was able to pick off Notre Damequarterback Caleb Parrotta and run it back for what looked likea pick six.

The touchdown was called back by a penalty, but the SunDevils had itdeep in Jugglers’ territor y withonlya few minutesleftinthe half

It didn’ttake long forthem to add anotherTD, thistime byWill Jollymore who ran itinfromfive yards out to lead 31-6 at the half

South Deltaadded anotherBrown field goaland a ter Keurs TD pass from Dumas inthe second half toclose out the scoring.

JV Sun Devilscrush Handsworth,move to 7-2

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The quarterback positionlooks to be a solidonefor many years to come for the South Delta SunDevilsfootball program.

On Wednesday,Grade 9 quarterback Raemon Dosanjh got the call in hisfirst start forthe South Deltaprogramafter playinga huge roletheprevious week for the senior varsity squadafterits two starting quarterbacks were unable to play due to injuries.

Dosanjh finished 25/30 with287 yards passing andfourTD passes in a 34-0 South Delta romp over the Handsworth Royalsin North Vancouver.

The win pushed South Delta’s overall record to 7-2(2-0inconferenceplay).

Easton Giesbrecht caughta one-yard pass inthefirst quarter and with a twopoint conversion, South Deltaled 8-0 afterthefirst.

The secondquarter saw TD passes of 17and25 yards to Henr y Perr yand

a 26-yard pass to Ty MacGregor. South Deltafailed to convert ofallthree twopoint attempts to lead26-0 athalf-time.

Tristan Shivuk capped offthe scor-

ing with a two-yard run and,the Sun Devils were successfulonthe two-point conversion.

Perr y finished with132 yards receiv-

ing and South Delta had 426 yards on offence.

The defencewho swarmed all over thefield was led again by linebacker Uriah Ziegler, whois a lead-by-example hard-nose tacklerwho also got histhird interceptioninas many games.

The defensive line was led by Quin Guppy whois starting to dominate and is really playing well.

“When I look back at the season, I am so proud ofall the non-starters that come to practice eachday and have been working so hard, and at this point ofthe seasonthe scout defencethat they run isoften betterthanwhat we facein our games. They truly prepare the teamfor success, andI can’t say enough about theirgrowththis year,” saidheadcoach Scott Martens

The junior varsity team finishesup their regular season scheduleonthe road against Holy Cross on Oct. 29

They willhosta first-roundplayoff game at Mackie Park in NorthDeltaon Nov. 6, with a timeandopponent yet to be determined

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•1 PARKINGSPACEWITHEVROUGH-IN

•ACCESSTOHAMPTONCLUB,INCLUDESOUTDOOR POOL/HOTTUB,GYMNASIUM,GYM,COMMON ROOMANDMORE

•SEASIDECOMMUNITYBUILTBYMOSAICIN2019 •FEATURING 2BEDROOMS, 3BATHROOMSAND ADEN

• 1,184SQ.FT.OFOPENCONCEPTLIVINGSPACE DESIGNEDFORMODERNLIFE

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5316BelairDrive

R3060301Discoverthischarming4-bedroom, 3-bathroomhomenestledinoneof Tsawwassen’s mostsought-afterneighbourhoods.Enjoysummer eveningsontheprivatepatiobeneatha magnificent oaktree,cookandentertainintheopen-concept kitchen,andhostcozyfamilygamenightsinthe spaciousbasementcompletewithawetbar.The lowerleveloffersexcellentflexibility— easily convertedintoaself-containedsuiteora profitable Airbnb.Thishometrulymustbeseentobe appreciated!

$1,389,900

5159HERONBAY CLOSE

•3 BED 3BATH1,860SQ.FT.

•UPDATESINCLUDEAC,FLOORS, PAINT,REFINISHEDKITCHENCABINETS

•CORNERLOTLOCATEDIN AQUIETCUL-DE-SAC

•PRIVATELANDSCAPED YARD,FULLYFENCED BACKYARD

• EXCELLENTLOCATION WALKINGDISTANCETO

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• 4BEDROOMSAND 4BATHROOMS

• OVER1,900SQ.FTOPENCONCEPTINTERIOR LIVINGSPACE

• 2CAR PARKINGGARAGEWITHEV PARKING AVAILABLE

• QUALITYBUILDBYPOLYGONIN2023

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• CLOSETO WALKINGTRAILS,GOLF,ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,ANDMARINA

$1,549,000

6585HOLLYPARKDRIVE

•5 BEDROOMS &3BATHROOMS

•3,341SQ.FT.HOMEONALARGE7,500+ SQ.FT.LOT

•2 CARGARAGEWITH325SQ.FT.

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•RVPARKINGANDEVCHARGING AVAILABLE.

•EXCELLENTHOLLYLOCATIONCLOSE TOTRANSIT,SCHOOLSANDQUICKHWY ACCESS

RICHMONDSBROADMOORNEIGHBORHOOD •OFFERING AMIXOF 2AND 3STORYHOMES WITH 3BEDROOMSAND2.5BATHROOMS •SPANNINGOVER1,400SQ.FTOFOPEN LIVINGSPACESWITHHIGHENDFINISHES THROUGHOUT •2 CARGARAGESFORALLUNITS,SIDEBY SIDEAND TANDEMOPTIONS AVAILABLE

$1,618,800

11280CARAVELCOURT

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#302 -475853STREET

•2 BEDROOMS 2FULLBATHROOMS

•OVER900SQ.FT.INTERIORLIVINGSPACE

•SUNNYWEST FACINGBALCONY

•UPDATESINCLUDEENGINEERED HARDWOODFLOORS,KITCHENAND PRIMARYENSUITE

•1 PARKINGAND 1STORAGELOCKER

$1,799,800

•EXECUTIVE 4BED 4BATHFAMILYHOME

•OFFERING2,480SQ.FT.OFOPENCONCEPTLIVING

•RECENTLYUPDATEDPRIMARYENSUITEANDBOILER OFFERINGHW ONDEMAND

•BACKSONTOTHE9THGREEN AT “THELINKS”GOLF COURSE

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•WALKINGDISTANCETOTHEMARINA,WALKINGTRAILS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSANDDAYCARE

482442 BAVENUE

•WELLMAINTAINED FAMILYHOMEOFFERING 4 BEDROOMSAND 2BATHROOMS

•FEATURING1,822SQ.FTBRIGHT,FUNCTIONALLIVING SPACE &UPDATEDKITCHEN

•LARGE7,350SQ.FTSOUTHEXPOSED,SUNNYLOTFULLY FENCEDANDPRIVATEW/WORKSHOP

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•1 BEDROOM 1BATHROOMACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLEONTHEMAINFLOORWITHSEPARATEENTRY

Welcomehome!Thiswellmaintained5-bedroom, 3-bathroomfamilyhome,perfectlynestledona generous13,044sqftlotoffers ablendofcomfort, space,andflexibility.Idealforgrowingfamilies andthoseinneedofextraroomtolive,work,and entertain,youwillfinditallhereonapeaceful culdesachomejuststepsawayfromSouthpark ElementarySchoolandSouthDeltaSecondary School.Thedetachedgaragepresentsanexciting opportunityfora home-basedoffice,creativestudio, guestsuite,oradditionallivingspace-tailoredtoyour uniqueneeds.Withitslargelotsize,there’splentyof outdoorspaceforkidstoplay,gardenenthusiaststo thrive,orfutureexpansionpossibilities.Thisrarefind offersbothimmediatecomfort &long-termpotential.

AttentionBuildersandInvestors!Anincredible opportunityawaitsyou!Thiscovetedcornerlot hasnotbeenonthemarketfor43years,making it ararefind.Envisionyourfamily’s dreamhome, orexplorethepotentialtobuild aduplexorevena fourplex(checkwiththeCityofDeltafordetails). Withitsbrightandairyatmosphere,thislotcould betheperfectcanvasforyournextproject.Don’t missoutonthisuniquechance!

$1,685,000

4911A53STREET

•5 BEDROOM 5BATHROOM

•AFFORDABLELUXURY.

•FLOORTOCEILINGWINDOWSOFFERINGEPIC VIEWSOFTHENORTHSHOREMOUNTAINS •IN-SUITELAUNDRY, COMESWITH 1SECURE PARKINGANDSTORAGELOCKER

InvestorAlert –BlankCanvaswithScenicViews!

Lookingfor aprojectwithpotential?Thisguttedhomeoffers arareopportunityto startfreshandcreateyourdreamspacefromthegroundup.Previously asmoker’s residence,theinteriorhasbeenstripped—includingallflooring,windowcoverings, andbathrooms—givingyou acleanslatetorenovateexactlytoyourtaste. Thestandoutfeature? Aspacious250sq.ft.deckoverlookingpeaceful farmland—perfectformorningcoffeeorsunsetunwinding. Whetheryou’re aseasonedrenovatoror avisionar ybuyerreadytobuildequity, thispropertyisreadyfortransformation. Bringyourtools,yourimagination,andmakeityours!

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$1,088,000

NewListing

Thisbeautifullymaintainedhomeofferstheperfectblendoftranquility, convenience,andcharm.Locatedin apeacefulcul-de-sac.UnbeatableLocation; Just a1-minutewalktopublictransit;2-minutewalktobothelementar yand highschools;Closetoshopping,restaurants,andallessentialamenities.Bright &SpaciousLiving.Large,sun-drenchedbackyardperfectforentertainingor relaxing.Stunningmountainviewsfromtheproperty.Recentupdatesinclude newerwindows,roof,andhotwatertank.Situatedina safe,family-friendly neighbourhoodDon’tmissyourchanceto ownthiswell-locatedhomewithroom togrowandviewstoinspire.Scheduleyourshowingtoday!

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LaMirage!

Welcometothistopfloortwobedroomtwobathroom condooverlookingBeachGrovegolfcoursewithviewstothe NorthShoremountains.Nicelyappointedwithhardwoodflooringandlarge kitchen.Thisunitofferstwostoragelockers,gasstove,gasfireplace, builtinvacsystem,andaccesstomassiverooftopdeckperfectforlargebbq days.Buildingoffers aworkoutarea,meetingroom,workshopand agreat locationincentralTsawwassen.

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Custom-builtgemwithanattachedlegal1bdrmsuite andadetachedguestsuite—thisfamilyhomehasitall!

$1,499,000Perlot

Combinedlandassembly18,225sqftlot

QuietFraserHeightsno-thrustreetw/forestedbackdrop.

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4774104THSTREET

$5,990,000

•PrimeParcel:20.25-acrepropertywithtwohomesandan8,400sq.ft.barn, locatedon aquietsectionof104thnearBoundaryBayand aprivateairstrip

•DrivewayAccess:FuturedrivewayaccessoffHornbyDrive,suitablefo largetrucks.

•MainHome: A3,162sq.ft.4-bedroomrancher,builtin1972, renovated in1987,with aroof replaced12yearsagoand a30-carcementdriveway.

•SecondHome: A3-bedroomrancher,idealas afuturebuildingsite.

•Barn:A st-classfacilityusedforbreedingracehorses,with asteel roo andcladding,suitableforvariousfarminguseswithgoodnearbyirrigation

11667229THSTREET$1,699,000

STUNNINGNANOOSEBAYVIEWS!

8578RUMMINGROAD$2,069,000

• WestCoastcontemporaryhome on0.5-acreblufflotwith 180°NanooseBayoceanviews.

•Open-conceptrancher withhigh-end ishesanduniquewave-inspired ceiling.

• Lower-levelsuite plus a1,300+sq.ft.garage/shopidealforcar enthusiasts.

• 2,500+sq.ft. rooftopdeck, landscapedyard,outdoorbar, epit,and litconcretedriveway.

• City-approvedplans for a36x36shopwithRV-friendlyaccess.

Prime9,545sq.ft.(.22acre)lotwithcityhallsupportforRM-1or RM-2zoning(4-storeybuildingpotential). Opportunitytodevelopalongsideadjacentlotsat11659,11663,and 11671229thStreet.

Nearby elotsalreadyunder redevelopment,withongoinggrowthin thearea.

Existinghomeiscomfortableandidealfor rentaluse. Selleropentolong-termrent-back;contactlistingagentfordetails.

Rare3.19-acreWesthamIslandproperty featuring awell-maintained3-bedroom rancher withspacious rooms,largegarden,storageshed,andpeacefulcanalviews. 10minutesfromdowntownLadner, yetofferstheserenityofcountrylivingandproximity toDelta’samenities.

Uniquelifestyleben s includeautomaticmembershiptothe WesthamIslandGun& e Clubandexcellentlocalhuntingopportunities.

Developmentpotential: DeltaMunicipalitypermitstwohomes —amain residenceupto 330sq.metersand asecondhomeupto180sq.meters,perfectforextendedfamily.

OpenHouseSunday2–4PM —don’tmissthisopportunitytoexperiencethetranquil charmofWesthamIslandliving.

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297553RDSTREET $5,390,000

•LargeParcel:17.34-acresquarepropertywithsubstantial roadfrontageanda roughed-inseconddrivewayentrance.

•CharmingHome:Cozy4-bedroomEnglishstylehomewith a4-year-old roof,fresh exteriorpaint,andnewcarpets.

•EquestrianFacilities:Includes a5-stallbarn,hay d,andspaciouspasturearea previouslyusedasanequestrianfacility.

•ConvenientLocation:SituatedbetweenLadnerand Tsawwassen,closeto Tsawwassen MillsMall,BCFerries,TFNIndustrialPark,and30minutesfrom Vancouver.

•InvestmentPotential:Propertyhassig cantinvestmentpotentialwithfutureport expansionplansandadjacencyto2BCRailpropertiesneartherailway.

•5-bedroom,2-levelhome witha 7-year-old roof,hardwood ors, and updatesdownstairs.

•Spacious orplan with roomfor in-lawaccommodations onthelowerlevel.

•Potentialforfuturedevelopment: duplex,4units,oruptoan 8,734sq.ft. home (subjecttoDeltaapproval).

•Primelocation, just 15minutes fromeverythingintown—perfectfora growingfamilyseekingbothspaceandconvenience

WelcometoSunningdaleEstates I–oneofLadner’smostsought-afteraddresses!This top-floor2-Bedroompenthousesuiteoffersanairyandinvitinglayoutwith9’ceilings,a cozygasfireplace,and aspaciouskitchenwithroomforaneatingarea.Stepoutonto theeast-facingbalcony—perfectformorningcoffee,weekendBBQs,orwindingdown attheendoftheday.Withitsthoughtfuldesignandgenerousspace,thishometruly feelswelcoming.Perksinclude afull-sizestoragelocker,secureparking,andaccess toahandyguestsuite.Thebuildingisfullyrainscreened,pet-friendly,andmeticulously maintainedforpeaceofmind.Allofthisinanunbeatablelocation—juststepsfrom shopping,restaurants,schools,andtransit.

WelcometoTheGardensbyTownline –anaward-winning,master-plannedcommunity designedformodernliving.Thisquiet,cornerunitoffers asmart,open-conceptlayout withseparatedbedroomsforprivacyandlargewindowsthatfloodthespacewith naturallight.Thekitchenissleekandstylishwithquartzcountertops, agasrange,and stainlesssteelappliances.Stepoutsidetoyourexpansive,privatepatio—perfectfor morningcoffee,entertainingguests,orsimplyunwinding.Includes2side-by-sideparking stalls.Residentsenjoyaccesstoafullyequippedfitnesscentreandindoormulti-sport courts.UnbeatablelocationwitheasyaccesstoHwy99,transit,SilverCity,Watermania, andjuststepstoIronwoodPlaza’sshops,restaurants,andservices!

Cozyandclassic4-bedroom,2-bathhomeinNordel,oneofNorthDelta’smostsoughtafterneighbourhoods!Thisversatilepropertyisidealforfirst-timebuyers,downsizers, orthoselookingforfuturebuildingpotential.Thebrightmainfloorfeatures 2spacious bedrooms,kitchenwithdeckaccessperfectforsummerBBQs, &aliving/diningarea withbeautifulHWfloors.Updatesincludedouble-panewindows &refreshedmainbath. Lowerleveloffers aself-contained1-bedroomsuitewithprivateentrance.Detached garagewithstoragebelow,ampleparking,andspaceforanRV.Seton a6,265sq.ft.lot with66’frontage,thishomehasgreatpotential.Updatetoyourtaste,buildyourdream home,orexploreredevelopmentoptionslike aduplex.Endlesspossibilitieshere!

WelcometoGovernor’sCourt—aninviting2,200+sqfttownhomethatblends space,comfort,andtastefulupdates!This3-bedroom,2.5-bathhomeincludes aSxS doublegarage, abeautifullyrenovatedinterior,featuring acustommodernkitchenwith shakerstyle,soft-closecabinets,quartzcountertops,andseamlessnewvinylplank flooringthattransitionssmoothlyintothebright,openlivinganddiningareas.Enjoy tranquilviewsoftheFraserRiverfromyourlivingrm,spaciousbalcony, &generous sizeprimarysuite,whichincludes awalk-incloset &abeautifullyupdatedensuite. Radiantin-floorheating,designerspaint, &excellentstoragethroughoutaddtothe home’swarmthandpracticality.Bonus: alargepatioborderedbylushhedgesoffersa private,invitingspaceforentertaining!

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4676BlueHeronWay $1,198,000

•Beautifullycrafted 3bdrmhomeoffering 1,855sq.ft.ofmodernlivingspace.

•Openconceptfloorplanwith12ft.ceilings.

•Southfacingbackyardwithelevatedpatio& gashookup.

213 -1542831Avenue

$589,900

•Brightopenconcept 2bdrm &2bathwith 995sq.ft.oflivingspace.

•Privateoutlookontogreenspace.

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301 -555513aAvenue

$849,000

•Stunning 2bdrm &2bathwithLOFT!

•1,786sq.ft.

•Privatebalconyoverlookingthelagoon.

•CentrallocationattheCamptoninWindsorWoods.

•Vaultedceiling &topfloor.

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1125011SpringsBlvd $1,379,000

•Spectaculargolfcourseviewsfromthis1,621sq.ft.ground-floor cornerunitatTsawwassenSprings.

•2bdrm +den, 21/2bathhome.

•Timelessdesignwithwhiteshakercabinets,granitecounters,& high-endS/Sappliances.

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•Largelot9,354sq.ft.

•LocatednearWinskillAquatic,fitnesscentre &park 74556thStreet $1,150,000

394656OrcaWay

$799,000

•Bright &spacious 2bdrm &dentownhomeat SeasidebyMosaic -Showslikenew!

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TAKENOTICETHAT GFLEnvironmental ServicesInc.(“GFL”)of#9 -7483 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G1E1appliestotheMetroVancouver RegionalDistrict(“Metro Vancouver”)pursuanttothe Greater VancouverRegionalDistrict AirQualityManagement Bylaw1082,2008for anew Permit.

1.Thepurposeofthisapplicationisto requestauthorizationtocontinuedischarging aircontaminantsfrom GFL’s’existinghazardous wastetransferfacilitylocatedat #9 -7483 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G1E1. GFLiscurrentlyoperatingunderpermit GVA0512, whichexpiresDecember31,2025.

GFLis requesting anewpermitwithtermtoDecember31,2045andanoveralldecrease inauthorizedemissionsto reflectthecurrentemissionsfromallsources.

Thefacilityconsolidateshazardous wastematerialonsiteanddistributesittotheappropriate facilitiesfortreatment.Hazardouswasteproductsare notprocessedortreatedonsite.

2.Thelegaldescriptionofthelandorpremises wheretheplant,operationorsourceandtreatment worksareorwillbelocatedisLOT102 DISTRICT LOT129 GROUP2 NEWWESTMINSTER DISTRICTPLAN 61530- PID: 000-741-698.

3. Asummaryoftheemissioncharacteristicsfortheentirefacilityisasfollows: Current Requested

a. Maximum totalnumberofsources:3 3

b. Maximum annualoperatinghours:8760 8760

c.Expirydate: 2025-12-312045-12-31

d. MaximumOpacity:5 percent5 percent

e. Combustionprocesses– Primaryfuel:N/A N/A

Secondary fuel: N/AN/A

4.The massof materialtobedischarged,emittedorstored(perspecifictimeperiod)isasfollows:

TotalEmissionsfrom AllSources Basedon RequestedLimitsandorEstimates*

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*Detailed methodsforcalculatingemissionsarecontainedinthefullapplicationdocument.

This Noticeispublishedpursuanttothe Environmental ManagementAct,the PublicNotification Regulation,andthe Greater VancouverRegional District AirQuality Management Bylaw1082,2008. Aperson whomaybeadverselyaffectedbythegrantingoramendingofthepermitdescribedin thisnotice may, within30daysofitspublication,notify MetroVancouver’sDistrict Directorin writing statinghowthatpersonisaffected.When making adecisiononthepermitorapprovalapplication, theDistrict Directorwillconsidertheapplication,commentssubmittedandany responsesprovided bytheapplicant.

As pertheEnvironmental ProtectionNotice,availableonour websitehere: https://metrovancouver. o rg/services/envir o nmental-regulati on -enf or cem en t/air-quality- re gulatory-p ro gr a m/permitapplications,informationcollectedduringthecommentperiodandthetime followinguntila decision onthepermitapplicationhasbeen madeiscollectedby MetroVancouverinaccordancetos.26(c)of the FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct Theinformationcollected willbeusedfor thepurposeofmakinga decisiononthepermitorapprovalapplicationand willbeforwarded tothe permit applicantfor responsetothe District Director.Bysubmitting apubliccomment,youconsent tosuchdisclosure.Also,yoursubmission maybemadeavailabletothepublicaspartofthepublic record,subjecttotheprovisionsofthe Freedom ofInformationandProtectionof Privacy Act Should youhaveanyquestionsaboutthecollectionofthispersonalinformationpleasecontactthe Privacy Officeratprivacy@metrovancouver.org

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LEO July23-Aug.22

Youmaybesuddenlyinspired tosignupfor atraining coursethatsetsyouona morefulfillingcareerpath.If youleanintoyourspirituality, you’llfeel astrongurge toexplorethispathmore deeply.

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You’llfinally receivemoney that’sbeenowedtoyoufor quitesometime. You’llalso bemorethansatisfiedwith arepaymentorinsurance claim.Justicewillbeon yourside!

HOWTOPLAY: Fillinthegridsothat everyrow,every columnand every3 x3box contains thenumbers 1through 9onlyonce. Each 3x3box isoutlinedwith a darkerline. Youalreadyhave a fewnumbers to get youstarted. Remember:youmustnot repeatthe numbers 1through 9inthesameline, columnor 3x3 box.

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