This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Wendy Ladner-Beaudry was brutally murdered in Pacific Spirit Regional Park Wendy was jogging in the park near 41st Avenue and Camosun on April 3 Wendy’s family and the RCMP have not given up looking for her killer The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) assumed conduct of the investigation and immediately launched a massive operation in the area dozens of police officers including Air Services Police Dog Services and the Lower Mainland Integrated Tactical Troop meticulously searched the park for any evidence related to Wendy’s murder Despite the search efforts and hundreds of residences in the area being canvassed for information no suspect(s) and no clear motive(s) were identified the IHIT investigated tips received from the public Hundreds of persons of interest were identified and pursued but ultimately eliminated as suspects the investigation transitioned to the RCMP Major Crime Section – Special Projects Unit Numerous tips of varying reliability have continuously been received from the public and investigated accordingly Additional persons of interest have been identified It cannot be discounted that Wendy’s murder was a random act of violence She was only fifty-three years old when she was killed She and her family deserve justice and investigators believe someone out there has information that could help achieve it Anyone with information who has yet to speak with police is urged to call the RCMP at 778-290-5291 Those of us close to Wendy lost a trusted sister We have lived with the pain of this tragic event for the past 16 years We have moved forward but we will never be able to leave behind Wendy’s loving imprint on our lives Her untimely death is a horrific loss not only to her family and friends but the sporting community that she so passionately promoted Delta School District returns to Genesis Theatre in Ladner on Saturday became an instant hit with numerous accolades including an International Emmy Award nomination and was named “Funniest Show on TV” by TV Guide readers Brent Butt was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to community and country immediately becoming the #1 Fiction Bestseller in Canada Butt brings his stand-up comedy back to the Genesis Theatre stage Reserved TICKETS are $60 and may be purchased at https://genesis-theatre.tickit.ca/ fourteen students from Grades 10-12 at Delview Secondary embarked on a poignant trip to France and Belgium to visit the battlegrounds and cemeteries of the First World War organized by Social Studies teacher David Yuill was to help students understand the ultimate sacrifice made by more than 66,000 Canadian soldiers during the First World War The students were accompanied by History Teacher Mark Turpin and Counsellor Leah Hughes They visited several significant historical sites and museums including Tyne Cot National Cemetery In Flanders Fields Museum and the Armistice Clearing the students visited iconic landmarks in Paris such as the Arc de Triomphe The trip left a lasting impression on the students who had various reasons for wanting to participate:  “I had a personal connection to engage with the history of this area firsthand “I wanted to be more open to seeing things in front of me And to stand in the same place where people had made the ultimate sacrifice.”   “All four of my great grandfathers fought in the war the students shared their profound experiences:  “It was surprising how big the memorials were – particularly seeing all the names on the memorial at Vimy Ridge Looking at photos in a textbook doesn’t convey the scale of it “I lost count of the number of Commonwealth graveyards we passed… you couldn’t capture what it was like in a photo… how big it is Seeing this new life amongst death reminded us that life keeps moving forward.”   We drove past so many graveyards and monuments People over there are surrounded by this history.”   One student shared her connection to a young soldier’s grave “Seeing the grave of the 15-year-old soldier was the biggest moment for me as I’m also 15 What can I do to show appreciation for his sacrifice?”   “I didn’t realize how many Canadians were there The age of the youngest Canadian we saw was 17 It makes you ask yourself What can we do with this information “Every one of those soldiers had families back home I couldn’t help thinking about how the families were affected by their loss.”   “I didn’t realize how much it would affect me There was a story behind every name on every headstone Seeing the headstones of soldiers from Ladner made you realize just how far from home they were.”   “It was hard to deal with the idea that they went to fight but never came home Contrasting Experiences at Historical Sites  The students visited Tyne Cot National Cemetery and Langemark German Military Cemetery and found the difference between them striking while Langemark was dark and a reminder of the realities of war There were patches of grass with 4-8 names – each plot was a mass grave It was hard to think that all these people had their own stories and families and now they’re in some small patch of grass in Northern France.”   One of the students reflected on the emotional experience of seeing unknown graves “It was difficult seeing how many unknown graves there were The first time I cried was when I saw an unknown gravestone that read ‘Known unto God’ no relatives can go and visit their grave.”  A large part of the trip showed the students what soldiers experienced during the war living in poor conditions in the trenches and the struggles that resulted “Many of the trenches were built haphazardly These were not places where a human should be living “It was interesting seeing how close the front lines were at Vimy Ridge and yet so much happened in such a little space.”   “The In Flanders Fields Museum was done so well They have displayed artifacts with stories and music It was ingenious how they combined the dramatic arts with museum pieces I saw a piece of queer history for the first time It’s not something that was talked about.”    the students attended the Last Post Ceremony which was started by the Belgians in the 1920s to recognize the many thousands of missing soldiers Volunteers of the local fire brigade have continued to honour the missing with a nightly ceremony at 8pm Two students laid a wreath that was kindly donated by the Royal Canadian Legion Delta Branch 61 the students visited the gravesites of seven local heroes whose names are on the Ladner Cenotaph at Memorial Park; Pte Guy Arthur Taylor (Haynecourt British Cemetery) Stanley Cecil Smith (Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery at Neuville-St Vaast at Vimy Memorial Park) and Pte students paired up to research the lives of these soldiers After the final gravesite visit at Vimy Ridge the students stood next to the statue of Mother Canada and sang ‘O Canada’ I will never think of the national anthem the same way again,” said one student “My heart was able to feel the meaning of the lyrics I felt more pride being Canadian over there than I do here.”   “It was surprising to see how much Canada and Canadians were celebrated over there we rarely celebrate what it means to be Canadian To honour the Ladner soldiers who didn’t return home the students placed Canadian pins and flags next to headstones honour them and bring a piece of Canada to them as they couldn’t come home,” shared one student The trip fostered strong bonds among the students they formed discussion groups to talk about their experiences and debrief together but being vulnerable in front of each other on this trip and we shared many meaningful connections that aren’t possible in a classroom.”   Teacher Mark Turpin shared his thoughts on the trip highlighting the profound impact it had on the students “I think every student had a profound ‘aha’ moment One of the students mentioned his mom took him to the airport and sent him off with some Gravol and the trip’s itinerary He questioned what the mothers of soldiers would have felt as they said goodbye to their sons heading off to war It made me proud as an educator and as a citizen to see the students understand what it means to make such a sacrifice Another ‘aha’ moment for many of us was understanding that the mothers of German soldiers cried just as hard as the mothers of our soldiers.”  “Our guide taught us the German word ‘Vergangenheitsbewältigung’ that means the struggle of coping with the past What we saw on this trip was incredibly difficult It reminds me of Truth and Reconciliation today – how do we reconcile with the past?”   After visiting the battlefields and cemeteries sightseeing in Paris felt insignificant to many students “Having experienced all that tragedy and destruction it felt weird to be seeing tourist attractions I don’t think any of us stopped thinking about what we’d seen at the battlefields and cemeteries once we were in Paris and there seemed to be reminders of World War One,” shared one student the students are continuing to reflect on their experiences through a group chat “I feel like I brought home some of the history that had been left there It’s difficult to explain to others who haven’t seen it for themselves.”   David Yuill expressed his pride in the students “For all the times we hear people maligning the youth of today these students put a lot of work into making this trip meaningful and to grapple with this country’s history the students showed a staggering amount of respect reflection and profound moments that will stay with us all for a lifetime.”  Thank you to the students who shared their thoughts for inclusion in this article:  A shorter version of this article appeared in the Delta Optimist. You can read it here Sign In Subscribe Now The City of Delta is expanding Ladner Village Market in 2025 and "soliciting interest" for operating another seasonal market in North Delta 18), council approved several recommendations to implemented on a trial basis next year with the goal of enhancing the market experience for the entire community Changes next season include extending the market layout down Delta Street to Bridge Street; allowing businesses along the market route to set up pop-up patios for food and beverage sales on market days (subject to obtaining necessary permits); introducing a dedicated area for community activities an eating area and an artists’ corner to contribute to the market atmosphere; and adding an eighth market day (Sept. 21) to the 2025 schedule An additional recommendation to repeal the market's "no dogs" rule was not supported by council “The Ladner Village Market is a cherished tradition in our community and these enhancements will create an even more vibrant and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike,” Mayor George Harvie said in press release later that week “By listening to feedback and introducing thoughtful improvements we’re ensuring the market remains a hub for connection and commerce in Delta.” ​The city says businesses on affected streets will receive direct notification of the changes and community members will be invited to provide feedback at the end of the 2025 market season to evaluate the outcomes of the trial SEE ALSO: Feds invest $2.7M as ground broken on new guide dog centre in Delta SEE ALSO: Entries open for City of Delta’s 2024 Community Banner Contest Council also endorsed a recommendation directing staff so undertake an open process to solicit interest in operating a North Delta market A report to council notes the success of the Ladner Village Market has highlighted the potential for re-establishing a North Delta market in 2025 on Sundays that do not conflict with the Ladner Village Market — typically held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month A farmers' market previously operated at Sudbury Hall and then outside the North Delta Recreation Centre between 2014 and 2020 In May of 2023, the City of Delta entered into an agreement with Ladner Village Market Ltd. to assume the assets and operation of the market for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.  According to last week's report to council the seven market Sundays in 2024 brought in more than 250 market vendors (including purveyors alcohol) and roughly 63,000 visitors As well, $6,222 in nutritional coupons were collected over those seven Sundays The coupons are handed out through the BC Association of Farmers' Markets Coupon Program which provides affordable and healthy food for low-income families pregnant women and seniors (enrolled households receive $27 per week in coupons that can be used at BC Farmers' Markets for up to 16 weeks) The report notes Ladner Village Market generates an estimated annual economic impact of $3.8 million with $1.6 million spent at local neighbouring businesses SEE ALSO: Delta Housing Be Mine Society granted $21K SEE ALSO: Mayor's motion for more bus shelters in North Delta defeated Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Congratulations to local students Kylie (Grade 5) and Amelia (Grade 4) for being named winners in the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2024 National Youth Remembrance Contest which has inspired young minds for more than 50 years Students submit posters and/or literacy works first competing at the Legion branch level Winning entries then advance to the Zone level Kylie’s poem and Amelia’s essay emerged as Zone winners Kylie’s poem also secured third place in British Columbia Kylie and Amelia were honoured at last night’s Public Board Meeting where they received certificates and awards from members of Legion Branch 61 (Delta) Secretary and the previous Poppy Chair responsible for the youth contest The students’ families and school principals attended the meeting to celebrate their achievements Special thanks go to Teacher Librarians Karen Reid and Heather Mack for encouraging students to participate in the contest two secondary students from Delta emerged as contest winners and will be recognized at a separate celebration hosted by Legion Branch 61 (Delta) on March 13 was a Zone winner and placed second in BC for her poem Congratulations to Kylie, Amelia, Karina and Elliott! The annual contest plays an important role in fostering the tradition of Remembrance among Canadians. For more information, please visit https://www.remembrancecontests.ca/ Delta has received five proposals to design build and operate tourist accommodation on city-owned property in Ladner Village As part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the Ladner waterfront council at its Sept. 23 regular meeting directed staff at to seek expressions of interest (EOI) for a potential hotel along Chisholm Street between Delta and Elliott streets The project is part of Delta's plan to make Chisholm a destination "for locals tourists and visitors alike," according the city's request for expressions of interest providing a high-quality tourist accommodation with vibrant boutique shops and services as well as a restaurant and rooftop patio This development will become the community’s hotel — a preferred place for friends and family to stay and the spot locals go for a casual get-together or night out." The project overview states the city is looking for an experienced commercial developer to "design a tourist accommodation that features a mix of supporting uses and amenities" while supporting "the community’s vision and enhances the historic charm and character of Ladner Village." The successful proponent will be required to enter into a 50-plus-year long-term lease agreement with the city, build and operate the new development and "enliven the streetscapes" with place-making enhancements such as landscaping The four-month submission window closed on Jan 5 the city announced it had received five expressions of interest The Reporter inquired as to who had submitted the EOIs and was informed by communications and engagement director Deanie Wong that, under Delta's standard procurement process the city does not release the names of applicants at this stage The five proposals will now be reviewed and scored by the city’s Ladner Village Revitalization Staff Task Force based on the experience and reputation of the developer and the proposed operating model and value for Delta A shortlist of proponents will then be invited to participate in Round 2 of the EOI process and will have until Aug. 31 to submit a detailed proposal the city will release the names of the shortlisted proponents from whom they have received proposals Once the detailed proposals have been received and evaluated city staff will report back to council and recommend a binding agreement with the successful proponent That report will be presented at a public meeting of council with final approval and signing of the lease expected to happen by Nov preparation work at the Chisholm Street site is well underway with asbestos removal in progress and demolition of the structures anticipated to begin this month the city said environmental site investigation and remediation work required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Ministry of Environment is complete and an application to the ministry is being prepared.  Delta staff attended pop-up events throughout the summer of 2024 speaking with around 400 residents about the potential of tourism accommodation in the village the city received 319 feedback forms submitted through letstalk.delta.ca Key themes identified through the engagement program include that the project reflect the historic character of Ladner Village in its design and finishings; that it incorporate a "European" square/market feel on the ground floor (patio seating etc.); and that the developer leverage local suppliers and products (e.g. hotel supplies artists for murals) and avoid competing with area businesses respondents indicated that the design should consider the streetscape by including wide sidewalks and by stepping buildings back from the street so as not to overwhelm existing structures; that it incorporate natural elements such as greenspace and a water feature; and that it consider transit and active transportation and provide adequate parking Residents also want the hotel project to include amenities for locals such as bike racks a seafood and wine bar and space for live music; accommodate families (for example by including suites with kitchens); and consider factors such as accessibility and environmental impacts in its design and construction A Delta man is facing several firearms-related charges resulting from a reported home invasion in Ladner police responded to a 911 call reporting a home invasion involving three armed suspects in the 4800 block of 55B Street Officers located and safely arrested a man holding a handgun outside of the residence who was later identified as the home’s resident police determined there was no evidence of a home invasion according to a press release issued on Friday (Feb officers located over 30 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition in various stages of storage and display — some firearms were found unsecured on the floor while others were properly secured in a safe Delta police announced that the British Columbia Prosecution Service had charged Maximilien Pailleret with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of careless use or storage of a firearm made his first appearance in Surrey Provincial Court on Thursday (Feb His next court date is scheduled for April 10 Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.