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South Delta marks National Day of Honour

South Delta marks National Day of Honour

The Federal Government proclaimed May 9 as a National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada's military mission in Afghanistan. Ceremonies were held in Ottawa, Vancouver and across the country on Friday honouring those who served in the mission.

Delta South MLA's effort to reform civic election donations stalled

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington put her democratic reform agenda to the test in the legislature last week, proposing a legislative amendment to ban corporate and union donations from B.C.'s local elections. The amendment was defeated 42 to 28.
Garbage collection in Delta remains weekly

Garbage collection in Delta remains weekly

Delta is one of just five in Lower Mainland that hasn't switched to less frequent trash pick up
Umiker house demolished after relocation too costly

Umiker house demolished after relocation too costly

Some Ladner residents were surprised this week when an old home they thought was being saved came down. "It was a complete shock," said Bev Yaworski, who last year lobbied Delta council to save the former Umiker residence.
Equal prize money at Superweek

Equal prize money at Superweek

Men's and women's podium finishers now to be compensated equally
Westerhof earns all-star honours in final season with Thunderbirds

Westerhof earns all-star honours in final season with Thunderbirds

Ladner's Alana Westerhof has earned Association of Independent Institutions' Second Team All-Conference honours in her final season with the UBC Thunderbirds softball team.
Feds provide lift to Delta Sport Development Centre project

Feds provide lift to Delta Sport Development Centre project

Ottawa grant helps fund elevator at Delta Sport Development Centre
New malls at Tsawwassen First Nation will be complementary to existing businesses, company reps say

New malls at Tsawwassen First Nation will be complementary to existing businesses, company reps say

Representatives from development companies say malls will draw from a much larger population base
Truck stolen from Ladner found damaged in Surrey

Truck stolen from Ladner found damaged in Surrey

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.
Delta Farmers' Institute president urges Victoria to slow down on changes to ALR

Delta Farmers' Institute president urges Victoria to slow down on changes to ALR

David Ryall worries land could be priced out of reach of young farmers