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News Release: Delta Launches City-Wide Engagement to Learn "What Moves You?"

Residents are invited to tell the City ”What Moves You?" and share ideas for the future of Delta’s Parks, Recreation & Culture services. This is the first step in the work to create a master plan that will guide decisions and investments in the City’s Parks, Recreation…

News Release: Planting Our Roots to Bring 250 Free Trees to Delta Residents this Fall

​​The City of Delta is excited to give away another 250 trees to Delta residents through the Planting Our Roots – Free Tree Project this fall.   ​Starting on National Tree Day, September 24, Delta residents will be able to enter for a chance to receive one of ten…

Service Notice: Temporary Use Permit for Construction Parking at 4940 Chisholm Street

The City of Delta is entering into a short-term licence agreement at the request of Bridge and Elliott Limited Partnership that will see crews utilizing a portion of the Delta-owned lot at 4940 Chisholm Street for parking while construction takes place at 4909 Elliott Street. An…

2025 Labour Day Hours of Operation

Please view the City of Delta service hours of operation and closures for the Labour Day Holiday on Monday, September 1. City Hall - Closed Delta Community Animal Shelter - Closed. For animal emergencies, please call the shelter at 604-940-7111 and press 1. Douglas J.…

City of Delta Sends Letter to Fraser Health's New President and CEO

On behalf of Delta Council, Mayor George V. Harvie has issued a letter to Dermot Kelly, congratulating him on his recent appointment as President & CEO of Fraser Health. In the letter, Mayor Harvie also extends an invitation for Mr. Kelly to attend a Regular Meeting of Delta…

City of Delta's Fire Danger Rating: Low (September 22)

The Fire Danger Rating for the City of Delta has been set to LOW effective immediately. Public reminders are as follows: Call 9-1-1 to report any fires. All residential backyard fires, campfires and open cooking fires (except in approved briquette and propane BBQs) remain…

Heat Warning (August 11 and 12, 2025)

With high temperatures expected, a heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada covering much of the Metro Vancouver region.  Temperatures are predicted to remain high through August 12, beginning to cool down overnight into August 13.  In the meantime, Delta…

Letter: City of Delta Issues Letter to Minister of Health Regarding Recent Delta Hospital Closures

On behalf of Delta Council, Mayor George V. Harvie issued a letter to BC's Minister of Health, the Honourable Josie Osborne, regarding recent closures of Delta Hospital's emergency room and the need for better health care resources across the region.  The letter reiterates…

E-Comm to take over Non-Emergency Call-Taking for Delta Police Department

On August 6, 2025, the Delta Police will transition all Non-Emergency (NER) call-taking resposibilities back to E-Comm. At the same time, the Delta Police will be launching a new General Inquiries Line (604-946-4444) to handle front desk and administrative-related questions.…

News Release: Delta City Manager Departs for City of Vancouver

Donny van Dyk has announced his departure from the City of Delta to become the next City Manager at the City of Vancouver. “Donny has brought strong leadership and thoughtful direction to Delta over the past two years,” said Mayor George V. Harvie. “Council is…