Local News

Union leaders opt for three-day strike starting Monday

Delta's public schools will not be open for three days starting Monday due to the B.C. teachers' strike.

Delta teachers could be off the job next week. On Wednesday, a B.C. Teachers Federation membership vote gave the green light for the union to escalate job action in response to the provincial government's latest move in the ongoing labour dispute.

Clubs & Groups - There are Hospice Cottage Collectible Sales on March 2, 9: 30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 3, from 9: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 152156th St., Tsawwassen. - Birds in Focus - A Visual Presentation at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St.

A North Delta man who was reported missing Sunday morning was found safe early Monday. Delta police issued a plea Sunday asking for the public's help in finding Bill McKinlay. A neighbour last saw McKinlay, 81, at about 8 a.m.

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 25: Tsawwassen - February 22, 5:51 p.m.

Delta's men and women in blue will be sporting a new colour today to support Anti-Bullying Day. Delta police officers will don pink shirts in support of the B.C.-wide anti-bullying initiative.

Victoria looking to impose contract while teachers given approval to escalate job action

After eight months of construction and many more spent fundraising, the Little House in Tsawwassen will open its doors on Monday. The Little House Society president Jim Stimson is at a loss for words as he ponders what it will mean to him.

It's unjust and unfair that Delta taxpayers will continue to subsidize a big business operating in their community.