North Delta

Delta Police Constable Jason Martens and Dezi, a nine-year-old German Shepherd that recently retired after 10 years with Delta Police. (Photo submitted)

Delta Police dog retires on a high note after decade of service

Nine-year-old German Shepherd now fights over toys instead of chasing down bad guys

 

(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Dec. 28

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Jan 10, 2021

 

The North Delta Lions will be taking over for the now-defunct Delta Scottsdale Lions to run the annual Christmas tree chipping fundraiser at Sungod Arena, to be held this year on Jan. 9 and 10. (Submitted photo)

North Delta Lions doing double duty for tree chipping fundraiser

The club is running the annual events at Sungod Area and Memorial Park on Jan 9-10

  • Dec 31, 2020

 

(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Dec. 14

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Dec 23, 2020
(James Smith photo)
A newly realigned portion of the Delta Nature Reserve boardwalk is now open to the public, featuring four viewing platforms and memorial benches. (Infrastructure Canada/Twitter photos)

Delta Nature Reserve boardwalk realignment complete, open to public

Boardwalk was moved to make room for a new vehicle ramp at the Highway 91 and Nordel Way interchange

A newly realigned portion of the Delta Nature Reserve boardwalk is now open to the public, featuring four viewing platforms and memorial benches. (Infrastructure Canada/Twitter photos)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Dec. 7

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Dec 18, 2020
(James Smith photo)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Dec. 1

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Dec 14, 2020
(James Smith photo)
Students in Seaquam Secondary’s Lifeskills program sending cards and care packages to residents at North Delta’s Northcrest Care Centre this Christmas. (Submitted photo)

North Delta students bringing Christmas cheer to care home residents

‘Attitude of Gratitude’ project by students in Seaquam Secondary’s Lifeskills program

Students in Seaquam Secondary’s Lifeskills program sending cards and care packages to residents at North Delta’s Northcrest Care Centre this Christmas. (Submitted photo)
Passengers aboard the Komagata Maru in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet in 1914. (Library and Archives Canada image)

Approval of Komagata Maru signs in North Delta park delayed over process

Lack of policy over where and why historical signs are placed in Delta parks puts proposal on hold

Passengers aboard the Komagata Maru in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet in 1914. (Library and Archives Canada image)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Nov. 23

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Dec 4, 2020
(James Smith photo)
(Contributed photo)

COLUMN: Textile waste a strain on the environment

‘Every action you make to limit your waste improves the world,’ writes Delview student Chayse McDonald

  • Dec 4, 2020
(Contributed photo)
(Delta Police Department photo)

Scam-savvy North Delta couple help would-be victims avoid Bitcoin fraud

Mike’s Convenience Store owners have stopped several folks from being scammed at their Bitcoin ATM

(Delta Police Department photo)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Nov. 16

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Nov 27, 2020
(James Smith photo)
Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon was sworn in as minister of minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation by B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin and Premier John Horgan during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (Province of BC/YouTube screen shot)

Delta North MLA named minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation

Ravi Kahlon was sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 26

Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon was sworn in as minister of minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation by B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin and Premier John Horgan during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (Province of BC/YouTube screen shot)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Nov. 9

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Nov 20, 2020
(James Smith photo)
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via The Associated Press)

COVID-19 exposures at two North Delta schools

Exposure events at Burnsview Secondary Nov. 3, 4 and 5; Heath Traditional Elementary Nov. 2 and 3

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via The Associated Press)
(James Smith photo)

North Delta crime beat, week of Nov. 2

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

  • Nov 13, 2020
(James Smith photo)
A male coho salmon (background) jockeys for position near a female in the spawning grounds of Cougar Creek on Nov. 6, 2020 in a video shot and shared by the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers. (YouTube.com screenshot)

VIDEO: Spawning salmon return to North Delta’s Cougar Creek

At least 57 coho spawners have been sighted since mid-October

A male coho salmon (background) jockeys for position near a female in the spawning grounds of Cougar Creek on Nov. 6, 2020 in a video shot and shared by the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers. (YouTube.com screenshot)
Girl Guide Zoya Jumani (left) and Spark Gabriella Sandhu lay the wreath on behalf of the Girl Guides of Canada during Remembrance Day in North Delta on Nov. 11, 2019. Normally, hundreds of people gather at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza to pay their respects to those who served, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to large gatherings this year. (Ryan-Alexander McLeod photo)

Delta hosting virtual, pre-recorded ceremony this Remembrance Day

No formal ceremony will be held at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza this Nov. 11 due to COVID-19

Girl Guide Zoya Jumani (left) and Spark Gabriella Sandhu lay the wreath on behalf of the Girl Guides of Canada during Remembrance Day in North Delta on Nov. 11, 2019. Normally, hundreds of people gather at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza to pay their respects to those who served, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to large gatherings this year. (Ryan-Alexander McLeod photo)
Northcrest Care Centre in North Delta. (Google Maps screenshot)

Outbreaks declared at long-term care facilities in Delta, Surrey and Langley

Fraser Health says three residents and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19

Northcrest Care Centre in North Delta. (Google Maps screenshot)