The Corporation of Delta is in a battle with Translink over pay parking. Translink wants to charge drivers to use park-and-ride lots in Tsawwassen and Ladner, but Mayor Lois Jackson says that's not fair. "I don't think it's fair that we should be asking our people to pay when they've already donated the land." Plus, she says Delta is under-served … [Read more...]
North Delta MLA won’t run again
October 25, 2012 by
North Delta New Democrat MLA Guy Gentner is calling it quits. Gentner has announced he won't run in next year's provincial election. Party leader Adrian Dix praised Gentner for being what he called "a passionate advocate for the Agricultural Land Reserve." He says Gentner's contributions will be missed. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Fire destroys barn in Delta
October 14, 2012 by
It took several hours and the efforts of firefighters from four halls to knock down a barn fire in Delta. The flames broke out just before midnight at the barn on 104th Street near 59th Avenue. Delta Police Staff Sgt. Scott Lebus says the building's a total loss. "There was no livestock in the barn. At this point, the fire's contained... … [Read more...]
Crews trying to put out huge fire at Delta barn
October 14, 2012 by
Emergency crews have closed some Delta streets as they try to get a large fire under control. A barn on 59th Avenue is fully involved, and firefighters are treating it as a defensive operation. Callers to CKNW say the fire is highly visible. "we've got cops blocking the road, transit is stopped there, and there's a huge column of black smoke and … [Read more...]
Delta named as defendant in impaired driving lawsuit
October 6, 2012 by
Delta taxpayers could be on the hook for damages in the car crash that killed four-year-old Alexa Middelaer in 2008. Alexa's aunt, Daphne Middelaer, has filed a lawsuit against Carol Berner, the woman convicted of impaired driving causing the little girl's death. Middelaer was standing with her neice on the grass near 64th street when they were … [Read more...]
Delta Police Officer Dismissed
August 8, 2012 by
A Delta Police Officer suspended without pay over a year ago has been dismissed following a police investigation into allegations of misconduct. We are now only finding out about the officer's dismissal because of documents filed in court by a couple who accuse the officer of sexually assaulting the wife. That's because under provisions of the … [Read more...]
Delta Police arrest sex crime suspect
August 2, 2012 by
Delta Police have arrested a man, wanted in Arizona for sex crimes against a child. George Ross Wilcox never showed up for his trial in Pima County Arizona in 2009, but was convicted anyway of two counts of sexual contact with a minor. Constable Ciaran Feenan says investigators in Delta learned Wilcox may have been in the area two-and-a-half years … [Read more...]
Drug lab shut down in North Delta
July 21, 2012 by
Police have shut down a meth lab in North Delta. Federal and city officers descended on a home near 118 Street and 73A Avenue yesterday afternoon and found a lab where a half kilo of meth could be produced each week. Two men and a woman were arrested, but charges have yet to be laid. Authorities say they are now dismantling and analyzing the … [Read more...]
Delta teacher to go on trial next month on sex charges
July 15, 2012 by
Trial dates have been set for a teacher from Delta facing four sex-related charges. Robin Wait was arrested in December. The 43-year old -- who taught at Delta Secondary -- is facing two counts each of sexual intereference and sexual assault. Police were called to the school on November 4th when a victim disclosed she'd been attacked by an unknown … [Read more...]
Delta Police launch summer counterattack campaign
July 14, 2012 by
Delta Police will be out in full force this weekend to kick off the summer counterattack campaign. Expect to see police patrolling the bars and waving cars into road checks. Constable Ciaran Feenan says plan a safe way home, such as a cab, bus or designated driver. And do it before you start drinking, since alcohol is known to hamper common … [Read more...]
