Delta police officer injured following allegid assault - Delta Optimist
WEBAug 28, 2024 — Delta Optimist/file. A 32-year-old Surrey man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a Delta police officer following an incident after a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving. According to a news release from police, officers responded to a report of an impaired driver on Highway 17 and 80th Street at …
Response, alerts unacceptable says Delta’s Mayor - Delta Optimist
WEBJan 17, 2024 — That’s how Mayor George Harvie is describing the situation concerning FortisBC on Tuesday following reports of a gas odour that permeated throughout Delta, into Richmond and even into parts of Vancouver. “It is unacceptable that Delta residents and businesses were left in the dark about a very serious …
LNG marine jetty at Tilbury gets federal environmental approval
WEBJul 4, 2024 — A proposed new liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine jetty in Delta has moved another step closer to reality with the federal government announcing its approval on Wednesday afternoon. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada announced that, following a thorough environmental assessment based on science and Indigenous knowledge, the Tilbury Marine ...
Handydart in danger of striking - Delta Optimist
WEBAug 21, 2024 — 00:03:04. HandyDART riders in Delta — and all points between North Vancouver and Aldergrove — may soon experience disruption of service, following an announcement that more than 600 employees in Metro Vancouver represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1724 will engage in a full work stoppage beginning Monday, Aug. 26.
Local soccer player thriving with Whitecaps Academy - Delta …
WEBNov 9, 2023 — Tsawwassen player selected to Whitecaps FC program. Charlie Rogers is the first non-goalkeeper to join the program since the establishment of South Delta United in 2016. Staff Writer Nov 9, 2023 3:00 PM. Charlie Rogers, 14, has become one of 20 players in his age group from across the country to enter the …
A dazzling night in North Delta - Delta Optimist
WEBSep 5, 2023 — Dazzling lights and enchanting displays are set to return to Sunstone Park Saturday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual Luminary Festival in North Delta, celebrating the end of summer with creative performances and sparkling illuminations. The Luminary Festival invites everyone to illuminate themselves ...
Rabbits overwhelming Delta Animal Shelter - Delta Optimist
WEBAug 25, 2022 — If you’re looking for a pet that’s smart and playful, but you don’t want a dog or cat, a rabbit could help you fill your need. And if you stop in at the Delta Community Animal Shelter you’ll be able to choose from 11 of the cute critters now looking for a home.
Delta, BC municipalities' OCPs required to changed - Delta Optimist
WEBJan 12, 2024 — The Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning amendment would see the coach house added to a property which contains an existing single-family dwelling on the corner of 66A Street and 1A Avenue. The 905-square-foot addition would be added above and existing garage on the property. A report to council notes that the proposal is …
Projects at Delta's Annacis Island sewage plant to cost billions
WEBJul 10, 2023 — The biosolids dryer is anticipated to be in service by 2033. The estimated budget of the Annacis Stage 5 Expansion and Outfall projects is $1.97 billion. The total expenditures, to date, is approximately $740 million and the remaining anticipated expenditures of $1.23 billion are anticipated to be spread out over the next decade.
Delta throwback: A new community band - Delta Optimist
WEBNov 24, 2023 — Let’s head back to the May 1965 pages of the Optimist when the Delta Community Band played its first concert. The band had invited Delta organizations to send representatives to a rehearsal to learn the progress of the group which started late 1964. “The audience was surprised by the kind of music and some representatives reported ...