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Ladner high school among 45 to receive funding

Boston Marathon... explosions ... people are hurt. I caught every second or third word as the couple walking ahead of me talked to each other. It seemed like she was reading a news story on her phone. It sounded serious - very serious.

The 14th edition of the Delta Triathlon last Saturday attracted 436 participants of all ages. They swam at the Ladner Leisure Centre before biking and running through the streets of Ladner. More photos on Page 22 and at www.delta-optimist. com.

Despite a no-show by the West Nile virus, municipality will still run program to reduce nuisance

Acting mayor Jeannie Kanakos threw out a ceremonial bowl last Saturday as the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club opened its 24th season. Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Coun. Bruce McDonald were also in attendance for opening day.

The provincial election campaign is underway in Delta South. There are numerous issues up for discussion, including jobs, the economy, health care, port expansion and the future of the George Massey Tunnel.

The Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians will host filmmaker Twyla Roscovich for a showing of her groundbreaking new production: Salmon Confidential. The film documents the government cover up of what's killing B.C.'s wild salmon.

Regional district asking municipality to enter into agreement with First Nation to facilitate major growth plans

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, April 8 and Sunday, April 14: Tsawwassen . April 11, 2: 10 p.m.

Deep cuts, including chopping 16 jobs and reducing bus service, are looming in order to address deficit