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Public Advisory Regarding Storm Surge Event on December 27

A significant storm surge event is expected to occur on Tuesday, December 27. The resulting high water levels are anticipated to coincide with strong southeast winds which elevate the flood risk for the Beach Grove and Boundary Bay communities. The high tide on December 27 will…

Preparing for the Heavy Rainfall

Preparing for the Heavy Rainfall In preparation for the rainfall, we are asking residents to clear nearby storm drains to avoid blockage and allow water to pass through onto our pipes. With the snow, it might be difficult to see where storm drains are located. Residents can find…

Delta's Snow Response

City crews have been working around the clock since the beginning of the week to clear the record-breaking snowstorm that occurred throughout the Lower Mainland. By Tuesday morning, Delta received approximately 30-40 cm of snow and crews quickly mobilized to remove the excess…

Update on Garbage Collection for December 23, 2022

Update on Garbage Collection for December 23 Information updated as of Friday, December 23 at 10:00am: Due to snow and ice conditions, garbage and recycling pick-up will not take place today. Crews will be back to pick up next week as per the regular schedule beginning on…

City Celebrates Soft Opening of Guru Nanak North Delta Food Bank

The Guru Nanak North Delta Food Bank held a soft opening on December 19, 2022, marking the first food bank to open in North Delta that will operate seven days a week. Mayor George V. Harvie, Delta Councillors Jessie Dosanjh and Dylan Kruger, along with Delta School Board Chair…

Delta’s Response to Upcoming Snowfall

Snowfall is forecasted to begin this weekend and the City has been busy preparing the roads. Since Monday, December 12, Delta’s snow and ice removal crews have been pre-treating first and second- priority routes with salt brine to help prevent black ice from forming. City crews…

2022 Winter Break

During the 2022 Winter Break, Delta's facilities will be bustling with events and activities to get you into the spirit of the season!  View the hours of operation and schedules for Delta facilities from December 19, 2022 through January 2, 2023. Facility Hours of Operation City…

Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council contribute $10,000 to the North Delta Guru Nanak Food Bank

Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council contributed $10,000 to the North Delta Guru Nanak Food Bank, set to open this month, on Monday’s Regular Council Meeting. Organizers of the Guru Nanak Food Bank, who were in attendance at the council meeting held at the North Delta…

Mayor Harvie Sends Letter to Minister Fleming

On December 2, 2022, Mayor Harvie sent a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, asking for a review of the contract currently in place for winter maintenance of the Lower Mainland provincial highway network. The Mayor also requested a review of the BC…

BC Hydro Street Light Replacement Project

Over the next couple of months, BC Hydro will be replacing high-pressure sodium (HPS) street lights in Delta with energy-efficient LEDs, similar to what they have done in neighboring cities. The switch to LED lights aligns with federal regulations. These new street lights will…