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Inquest gets underway

A coroner's inquest looking into the fatal shooting involving a Delta police officer started in Burnaby this week. Testimony in the 2012 death of Mehrdad Bayrami began yesterday morning.
Native plants continue to feel the squeeze

Native plants continue to feel the squeeze

Local species that survive alongside hundreds of invasives should be cherished as heritage plants
Ecosystem being protected, port says

Ecosystem being protected, port says

Critics claim otherwise, call area around Roberts Bank causeway a 'dead zone'
Who benefits from a bridge?

Who benefits from a bridge?

$3.5-billion crossing is being built for commuters, but it also opens up river to bigger ships
Delta agrees to develop bird strategy

Delta agrees to develop bird strategy

Spurred by Delta Naturalists Society, initiative will identify, protect and enhance biodiversity
Public is asked to weigh in on master plan for Winskill Park

Public is asked to weigh in on master plan for Winskill Park

The Corporation of Delta is looking for the public’s input into a master plan for Winskill Park. Beginning Feb.
‘Big Air’ takes high-flying ways to Texas

‘Big Air’ takes high-flying ways to Texas

Eight-year-old Graeme Laybourn of Ladner off to Dallas for KTM Junior Supercross Challenge

New deputy joins Delta police from RCMP

A high-ranking RCMP officer has joined the Delta Police Department. Chief Neil Dubord announced Monday that Norm Lipinski is joining the department as deputy chief beginning March 14.

Crime Beat: Truck stolen while in for repairs

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest.

Fire fundraiser offers life-saving skills

Another fundraiser benefitting Loranda Farms is set for next weekend. The farm’s barn, which was home to Loranda Stables and Kitty Kottage, was destroyed by fire last Wednesday night.