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Local News. More housing could mean more demolition waste for dump in Delta. about 3 hours ago. Ladner episode of Heritage Minutes depicts First World War scene. about 5 hours ago. Delta filmmakers to pitch diverse, original Canadian films. about 7 hours ago. Tsawwassen development application revised to be taller. about 9 hours ago.
Metro Vancouver explores 'diesel deleting' emission goals - Delta …
Oct 4, 2024 — Meanwhile, Earle said emission control software on trucks is hurting fuel economy and causing engine problems after sustained long hauls, leading to tampering in about 30 per cent to 50 per cent of the fleet, according to his estimates of a common but illegal process known as a “diesel deleting." “So even if you win, you lose,” said Earle ...
Response, alerts unacceptable says Delta’s Mayor - Delta Optimist
Jan 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 gas odour that spread throughout Delta.
Throwback: Talk of new Delta bridge - Delta Optimist
Oct 10, 2024 — It would take decades before the Annacis bridge connecting North Delta with Richmond and New Westminster was built, however. The now heavily travelled bridge, named after former highways minister Alex Fraser Bridge, opened on Sept. 22, 1986. The 465-metre span used just four lanes when it opened but it had the capability to convert to six lanes.
North Delta all-candidates debate only has Kahlon, yet again
Oct 11, 2024 — Thursday’s forum, organized by the Delta Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, saw Kahlon as the only candidate to attend. Before the session began, the Chamber’s Jill McKnight told the Optimist that Dickinson-Wilde contacted them just over an hour prior that he missed his ferry and was unable to make it.
More roundabouts coming for Delta, Surrey BC? - Delta Optimist
Sep 29, 2024 — A roundabout is described as a traffic control element equal to a traffic signal. The roundabout at the intersection of 116th Street and 82nd Avenue in North Delta. Sandor Gyarmati photo. The City of Surrey recently issued a request for bids for the construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of 88th Avenue and Harvie Road.
Delta looking at future of Seven Seas, Ladner waterfront - Delta …
Dec 27, 2023 — 00:03:03. The City of Delta is finalizing plans for a new Ladner waterfront and Chisholm Street. Visitors to Ladner Harbour are greeted by a sign at the former Seven Seas property on the street which depicts a proposed development concept for the site into a public space. The public realm improvements for the city-owned property as well as Spot ...
BC Conservative candidate answers questions in Delta South
Oct 6, 2024 — Ian Paton was elected in 2017 as a BC Liberal. That changed in 2023 when the party re-branded to BC United. But after only a few weeks of the informal campaign this summer, BC United withdrew from the election with leader Kevin Falcon on Aug. 28, asking BC United candidates to support the Conservative Party of B.C.
LNG shipments on Fraser River could become occur daily - Delta …
Oct 4, 2024 — As many as one LNG bunker vessel or tanker is planned to go up and down the Fraser River each day. Graeme Wood. Oct 4, 2024 10:02 AM. The Tilbury LNG jetty project, shown above as a rendering, is set for construction in 2025 with only local regulatory measures needing to be ironed out as of October, 2024. Metro Vancouver. Listen to this article.
Firefighters holding annual Boot Drive in Delta - Delta Optimist
Oct 10, 2024 — 00:01:16. The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society will be holding is annual Boot Drive fundraiser this Friday and Saturday in South and North Delta. Firefighters will be stationed outside 12 locations including: Starbucks, Jarry’s, London Drugs, Save-On-Foods, Walmart, Thrifty Foods, Superstore, Tim Hortons and Safeway, and more!