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Car flips after striking pole on Hwy. 17

Police are investigating after a car ended up on its roof in a single-vehicle crash in Tsawwassen on Mother's Day. The car was travelling north on Highway 17 around 6 p.m. Sunday when it struck a pole at 56th Street and flipped onto its roof.

Election results for Delta South are available on website

Results from yesterday's provincial election in Delta South weren't available prior to the Optimist's press deadline. Election night coverage, however, is available on the Optimist's website at www. delta-optimist.com.

Voters finally get to have their say

Many claim their mind was already made up before provincial election campaign in Delta South even started

Pennies for OWL

OWLs Bev Day and Ralph Smith, along with Oddey and Sarah, made a stop last week at HSBC in North Delta to deposit $1,853.50 worth of pennies using two wheelbarrows.
Huntington makes history with re-election in Delta South

Huntington makes history with re-election in Delta South

Huntington takes lead in Delta South

Independent candidate Vicki Huntington is maintaining a lead she's had from the outset as she seeks re-election in Delta South.

Delta South voters head to polls

They had an array of reasons for supporting a certain candidate, but most had already determined their choice well before the provincial election campaign began in Delta South.

Part 2: Questions and answers with your candidates

The Optimist posed a series of 12 questions to each candidate. Answers were limited to 75 words. Here, in their own words, are the answers to the final six questions.
Premier makes last-minute stop in Ladner

Premier makes last-minute stop in Ladner

Liberal leader Christy Clark paid a visit to Ladner Monday morning to support Delta South provincial election candidate Bruce McDonald. Clark paid a visit at Stir Coffee House, talking with supporters and giving McDonald encouragement.

Police open bag found floating in river only to find garbage

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Friday, May 3 and Sunday, May 5: Tsawwassen . May 3, 4: 48 p.m.