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City of Delta Unveils Innovative Wheelchair Accessible Swing at Annieville Lions Park

Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillors Rod Binder, Jessie Dosanjh, Jennifer Johal, and Dylan Kruger, and representatives from the Magical Hearts, North Delta Lions Club, and United Way, were on hand today to celebrate the latest addition and enhancement to Annieville Lions Park…

City of Delta Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Affordable Seniors’ Housing

Mayor George V. Harvie and Councillors Rod Binder, Daniel Boisvert, and Jessie Dosanjh, joined Delta North MLA, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, KinVillage CEO Dan Levitt, along with representatives from BC Housing and KinVillage, for a groundbreaking celebration to mark the…

Heat Warning Issued for the City of Delta (August 12)

As of Saturday, August 12, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the City of Delta and surrounding areas in the Lower Mainland. Stage 1 of Delta’s Extreme Heat Response Plan has been activated, which includes disseminating information to the…

Beat the Heat - Safety Tips

With warm weather forecasted in the coming week, we have compiled a list of tips for how to keep cool when staying indoors: Keep blinds or drapes closed to block out the sun during the day Make meals that don’t involve the use of an oven, especially if you don’t have air…

Public Information Meetings for Mixed-Use High Rise Development Proposal for Delta Shoppers Mall Site in North Delta

The City of Delta will be hosting four Public Information Meetings for a mixed-use high rise development application at 8037-8087 120 Street (Delta Shoppers Mall site). The proposed development includes 4 buildings ranging from 6 to 32 storeys in height with a total of 876…

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Activated by Metro Vancouver

Starting August 4, 2023, Metro Vancouver is activating Stage 2 Water Restrictions throughout the region. The decision to implement Stage 2 is in response to the region's continued high-water consumption, coupled with the forecasted dry and hot weather. Key Changes in Stage…

New Agricultural Plan Approved by Mayor and Council

  On July 24, 2023, Mayor and Council approved City of Delta's new Agricultural Plan, which aims to reflect the many changes that have influenced the local agriculture sector since the adoption of the previous Agricultural Plan in 2011. The new Agricultural Plan was…

Mayor Harvie Meets with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to Discuss Temporary Highway 17A Southbound Lane to Alleviate Traffic Congestion

In response to a letter from Mayor George V. Harvie to Minister Rob Fleming regarding the Highway 17A southbound overpass closure, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has created a temporary solution with the conversion of the Highway 17A northbound HOV/transit…

Alternative Approval Process

The City of Delta is seeking elector approval to lease dedicated park land at 8312 River Road (only southern portion of approximately 3,312 m2). Council may proceed with the adoption of Delta Park Lease Bylaw No. 3269 unless at least 10% of the electors of the City of Delta sign…

City of Delta Receives Provincial Grant for Boundary Bay Dike Improvements

The City of Delta received a $2 million grant from the Province of British Columbia’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund under their Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation program to undertake dike improvements in Boundary Bay. The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund…