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Lawsuit against Delta police officer dropped

Lawsuit against Delta police officer dropped

A lawsuit against a Delta police officer in the 2012 death of a man following an armed standoff with police has been dismissed. Nousha Bayrami launched the lawsuit against Const.
Port committee would love to hear from you

Port committee would love to hear from you

Group looks back at what was accomplished this year and what’s on the horizon in the new year
Poor weather drops bird count numbers

Poor weather drops bird count numbers

The numbers are way down this year thanks to the lousy weather. Held on a snowy and rain drenched Sunday, Dec. 27, the preliminary numbers for annual Ladner Christmas Bird Count had the local count of bird species spotted here at 133.
Animal shelter has community centre feel

Animal shelter has community centre feel

Municipally-run facility has successful year with strong adoption rates and expanded programs
PHOTOS: Year in Review

PHOTOS: Year in Review

The Optimist takes a look back at the year that was in photos.
Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Carla Qualtrough made history this year after becoming the first Liberal MP in nearly half a century elected to represent South Delta

Earthquake felt in Delta

Residents throughout Metro Vancouver felt an earthquake with magnitude 4.8 which occurred near Saanich, B.C. late Tuesday evening. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network confirmed it happened around 11:40 p.m. The U.S.
Operation Red Nose looking for New Year's volunteers

Operation Red Nose looking for New Year's volunteers

What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? Whether you are celebrating or not doing much, Operation Red Nose has something to offer both! “If you are celebrating, we encourage you to call us and book a ride to take you and your vehicle safely back home,
Skating on the Fairways!

Skating on the Fairways!

Roy Toigo (rear) plays a little shinny with Rob Plain (right) and his sons Oliver (left) and Sebastian on the outdoor rink at Tsawwassen Springs. The rink is open daily until Jan. 3. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and holidays, 1 to 9 p.
Community Kitchen hosts Christmas dinner

Community Kitchen hosts Christmas dinner

Over 100 people attended the Ladner Community Kitchen’s annual Christmas Dinner last week at Ladner Christian Fellowship.