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Blog: Mosquito slayer

Blog: Mosquito slayer

Mosquitoes are not just blood sucking beasts but flower loving doves. They rely on plant nectar to survive.

Paton says NDP wasting money fighting pipeline

The New Democrat government is about to waste taxpayers’ dollars only to fail in stopping the Trans Mountain Pipeline project, says Delta South MLA Ian Paton. The new provincial government has stepped into the picture by hiring former B.C.

Campaign expenses not as high as reported

The Optimist would like to clarify information contained in the story MLA tops riding in campaign spending from the Aug. 18 edition.
Lifeboat now in Ladner

Lifeboat now in Ladner

Former Steveston Lifeboat will be permanently based at Ladner Harbour
Delta TV volunteer to be inducted into Vancouver Canadians Hall of Fame

Delta TV volunteer to be inducted into Vancouver Canadians Hall of Fame

Steve Erickson to be honoured Saturday at Nat Bailey Stadium
New Delta fire hall costs on the rise

New Delta fire hall costs on the rise

More contracts awarded this week but final price tag for Boundary Bay Airport facility is still not known
Traffic tied up by pair of weekend accidents in Delta

Traffic tied up by pair of weekend accidents in Delta

Delta police are investigating a pair of serious accidents that tied up traffic for hours over the weekend in both North Delta and South Delta.

One injured in fire at Tilbury LNG plant

One person was injured and an investigation is underway following a fire at FortisBC’s LNG plant expansion in Tilbury Saturday morning. Just after 10:20 a.m.
Video bolsters Delta's bridge campaign

Video bolsters Delta's bridge campaign

Delta has released a five-minute video in its ongoing push to sway the province’s new decision makers not to kill the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.
PHOTOS: Outdoor movie night at Diefenbaker Park

PHOTOS: Outdoor movie night at Diefenbaker Park

The second of three outdoor movie events presented by the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen this summer was held Saturday at Diefenbaker Park. The last outdoor movie is set for Saturday, Aug. 26, again at Diefenbaker Park.