In the Community

Delta had a unique opportunity to add a lot more seniors and low income housing to Ladner in 1971, a proposal that faced a frosty reception by the city and never got off the ground.

Due to COVID-19, the long-running Tsawwassen Sun Festival which would have taken place this weekend had to be cancelled. Let’s go back in time to check out the Sun Fest in 1981.

Let’s head back to the March 24, 1971 edition of the Optimist and check out an article featuring a tree planting ceremony a few days earlier in Ladner with special guest Grace McCarthy.

The Delta Riding Club held an English/Western show at its grounds on 28 th Avenue recently. The club, which has been hosting events for more than 70 years, has shows planned on most weekends throughout July and August.

Stir Coffee House and Richlea Bakery started the healthcare coffee fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and for 13 weeks they brought coffee, tea and baked goods to the staff of Delta Hospital.

The City of Delta has unveiled a number of new outdoor amenities for the community to enjoy. Last week, Delta released photos on its Facebook page of new shade structures at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen.

Let’s head back to 1971 and check out the Tsawwassen Town Centre mall, scheduled to open later that year.

Reach Child and Youth Development Society is launching Reach for Beauty: Art Auction for Autism today, Sunday, July 26. The generosity of local artists makes this on-line silent auction to support children possible.

Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998, MS Bike ambassador Jennifer Carr-Zingle has been committed to improving the lives of Canadians living with the disease.

Runners still have time to take part in Jog for the Bog 2020 Virtual Edition. The annual fundraising run, which typically takes place on International Bog Day, has been modified this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.