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Delta Immunization Transportation Service

Apr 22, 2021
The City of Delta is providing a free transportation service for Delta residents to the Fraser Health COVID-19 Immunization Clinic in Delta. This service picks passengers up at their home address, takes them to the immunization clinic, and then returns them to their home. For…
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Maclean’s ranks Delta as the best community in Metro Vancouver

Apr 21, 2021
Delta has been named the best community in Metro Vancouver in the 2021 ranking by Maclean’s. Comfortably in the top ten in BC and the top 12% across Canada, Delta is renowned for its low crime rate, great weather, and strong sense of community. Delta was also rated highly on…
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2021 Lawn Watering Regulations

Apr 20, 2021
Every year, Metro Vancouver adopts outdoor water use regulations to conserve drinking water during the summer months. Stage 1 regulations come into effect on May 1 and are in place until October 15.  The following regulations apply to all properties in Delta when Stage 1…
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Delta Requests Priority Vaccines for First Responders

Apr 14, 2021
On behalf of Delta Council and in support of Delta’s first responders, Mayor George V. Harvie sent a letter to the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, requesting priority vaccinations for the City’s first responders. Other jurisdictions, including Surrey, White Rock, and…
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City Teaming Up With Community Partners to End Stigma Around Substance Use

Apr 14, 2021
The City of Delta is partnering with Delta Police and the Delta School District on a new campaign designed to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and make it easier for people to seek support and treatment. In 2016, following a significant increase in opioid-related…
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Create 30

Mar 30, 2021
Every single day in April, Delta staff, community members, and organizations are encouraging you to take 30 minutes a day to express yourself with a variety of creative prompts.  Starting April 1, the City of Delta's social media accounts will post a new prompt to help guide you…
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TransLink is Seeking Customer Feedback on the HandyDART Program

Mar 30, 2021
TransLink is launching the HandyDART Modernization Program, a package of updates designed to ensure the service remains accessible and flexible for those who need it now and in the future. Between March 29 and April 25, TransLink is seeking feedback from current and future…
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Ladner Village Revitalization Online Webinar

Mar 25, 2021
The City of Delta is taking action to advance revitalization efforts for Ladner Village and the Waterfront. This project builds on the recent work of the Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee. We are hosting an online webinar on April 8 from 7 pm to 9 pm to provide a project…
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Free Compost Week 2021

Mar 25, 2021
Free Compost Week takes place from Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4 and Delta residents are eligible to pick up a maximum of one cubic metre of free compost per vehicle, over the duration of the week-long event. Compost can be picked up at the City of Vancouver Landfill,…
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Agricultural Scholarship & Continuing Education Grant Opportunities

Mar 19, 2021
The City and Delta's Agricultural Advisory Committee are excited to offer a $2,000 scholarship opportunity for Delta high school students, to assist in pursuing post-secondary education in the area of agriculture. A continuing education grant of up to $2,000 is also available to…