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Mayor George V. Harvie sends letter to Minister Fleming Regarding 112th Street Overpass Collision

On January 3, 2024, Mayor Harvie sent a letter to Minister Rob Fleming regarding the 112th Street overpass, urging the Province to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the affected overpass, increase fines for those who collide with overpasses due to oversized loads, and create…

Joint Statement from City of Delta and Delta Police Department on the 112th Street Overpass Collision

The Delta Police Department and the City of Delta acknowledge the recent series of over-height semi-truck collisions with highway overpasses that have occurred in our community. These incidents have not only resulted in significant traffic disruptions and infrastructure damage…

City of Delta Launches Period Promise Campaign

The City of Delta, in collaboration with United Way, recently launched the Period Promise campaign. This pilot project provides free menstrual supplies in washrooms in 15 facilities across Delta.  Endorsed by the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Committee and adopted…

Garbage Collection on Westham Island Continues During Bridge Closures

  Following the recent statutory holiday, Ladner collection pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th. Residents on Westham Island are reminded to place their waste by 7:00 am to facilitate an efficient collection before the Westham Island Bridge closure at 9:30 am…

Mayor George V. Harvie sends letter to Minister Fleming to postpone Highway 17A Overpass repairs until January 2024

For Immediate Release – November 9, 2023 Today, Mayor George V. Harvie wrote a letter to Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, to request the postponement of the Highway 17A Overpass repairs until January 2024. "In discussion with the Delta Chamber of…

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's Highway 17A Overpass Repairs (Postponed)

UPDATE: November 9, 2023 (5:00pm) The Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's permanent repairs on the Highway 17A Overpass has been delayed until January 2024. Read the Ministry of Transportation's News Release. Read the Letter from Mayor George V. Harvie to…

New Stokes and Cullis Plaza Welcomes Visitors to Ladner Village

The City of Delta is pleased to unveil a vibrant new public area, the Stokes and Cullis Plaza, to welcome visitors to Ladner Village. Located at the corner of Elliott Street and 47A Avenue, the plaza includes seating, planting areas, lighting, and plans to install iconic…

City of Delta reaches new two-year agreement with CUPE Local 454

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR For Immediate Release – October 20, 2023 The City of Delta is pleased to announce it has reached a two-year agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 454. The new two-year agreement includes a 4.5% increase for 2023, a 4.0% increase…

Halloween Events in Delta

Spooky season is upon us! For rest of October, expect to see a variety of Halloween-themed events at Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities and throughout the Community! Tuesday, October 24 Fright Fest - North Delta Recreation Centre, 4-8pm Halloween Skate &…

Ladner Leisure Centre Aquatic Centre Reopening

For immediate release – October 6, 2023 The City of Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture department is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Aquatic Centre at Ladner Leisure Centre on Monday, October 9, 2023. The Aquatic Centre was closed on March 27, 2023 for mandatory…