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High Streamflow Advisory (August 6)

Due to the Chilcotin River landslide, a High Debris and Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the Fraser River (Issued 4:00 pm on August 5). Higher than normal stream flows and heavy debris are expected over the next few days.  As defined by BC's Ministry of Water, Land…

Introducing Delta's New Housing Progress Hub

The City of Delta is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage designed to track our progress in meeting the community's housing needs. This new online resource will serve as a central hub for all news and updates related to housing our future, ensuring residents…

Delta Council Adopts Motion to Protect Vital Transit Routes

At a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Delta Council adopted a motion to take steps to protect Delta’s vital transit routes—now at risk due to funding shortfalls at TransLink.  These funding issues could see the future cancellation of many Delta bus routes…

BC Government Letter Regarding Questions About Housing Target Order and Official Community Plan

On July 31, 2024, Mayor Harvie and Delta Council received a letter from the Minister of Housing, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, sharing answers to questions from the community regarding the provincial Housing Target Order and Official Community Plan updates. View the letter from…

Delta Council Advances 589 Units of New Housing

The City of Delta is continuing to make progress on the Housing Target Order set by the Province to meet the growing needs of the community. At the July 22 Regular Meeting, Council advanced amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that could see 589 units of housing, including apartments…

Delta Council Approves Location for Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre Replacement

At the July 22 Regular Meeting, Delta Council received community engagement results, approved the location for the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre replacement and directed design to commence.  The Refined North Option, which was developed following the first phase of…

BC Government Response Regarding the Administration of Water Lot Leases in the Lower Fraser River Estuary

On April 8, 2024, Mayor George V. Harvie issued a letter to BC's Minister of Forests, the Honourable Bruce Ralston regarding a significant concern that impacts not only the Delta community but potentially many coastal communities throughout British Columbia: the administration…

Delta Council to Hear Community Feedback and Consider Winskill Key Features

Results of the first phase of the Winskill Renewal Project community engagement program will be presented to Delta Council on July 22, 2024. The staff report summarizes the findings, outlines key features of the new aquatic and fitness centre, and seeks Council’s decision on the…

Upcoming City Hall Vestibule Construction

As part of the City of Delta’s ongoing efforts to provide improved service to residents, Delta City Hall will soon undergo a series of upgrades and infrastructure improvements, including the addition of a vestibule to the main entrance.  This new vestibule is replacing the…

City of Delta First to Adopt New Housing-Focused Official Community Plan

At the July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting, Delta Council adopted a new Official Community Plan (OCP) for the City of Delta. This makes Delta the first municipality in the region to complete a review and update of its OCP since the Province introduced legislation last fall requiring…