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Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture Drop-In Programming Update

Effective February 17, 2022, reservations for aquafit, drop-in fitness, and weight rooms will no longer be required. External Rehabilitation Trainer program to resume. While reduced capacity limits are no longer applicable in weight rooms, pools, and public skates, capacity…

Mayor Harvie Sends Letter to Pickleball Canada and Pickleball BC

On February 11, 2022, Mayor Harvie sent a letter to Karen Rust, President, Pickleball Canada and Walter Knecht, President, Pickleball BC, expressing support for the continued growth of the sport of pickleball.  The letter also encourages these organizations to…

Mayor Harvie Appointed to new Metro Vancouver Flood Resiliency Task Force and Municipal Finance Authority

Mayor George V. Harvie has been appointed to the new Metro Vancouver Flood Resiliency Task Force and the Municipal Finance Authority. The Flood Resiliency Task Force has been created as a result of Mayor Harvie’s work with his fellow Mayors in immediate response to the extreme…

Mayor Harvie Receives Response to Heron Hospice Society Request

On January 28, Mayor Harvie received a letter from The Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. The letter was in response to Mayor Harvie's December 6, 2021 correspondence requesting that steps be taken to engage the Heron Hospice Society to provide supportive…

Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health related issues, help is available.  The City of Delta’s ‘You Matter to Delta’ guide provides community emergency resources and supports available in Delta. The guide can be found at our facilities, libraries, and…

Scholarships for Graduating High School Students

The City of Delta offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school students. The scholarships are related to agriculture, heritage, and trades and technology. More information on eligibility and how to apply can be found at Delta.ca/AwardsandScholarships.…

Urban Reforestation Project

New trees are on the way!  As part of the 2021 Urban Reforestation Project, 662 new trees and 832 new shrubs are being planted throughout Delta. This work will be completed from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on the dates listed below.  Please avoid the areas where new plantings…

Mayor Harvie Appointed to Local Government Policing Modernization Roundtable

Mayor George V. Harvie has been appointed to the Local Government Policing Modernization Roundtable to provide input to the Provincial Government on its work to modernize policing services in British Columbia. Mayor Harvie has been very active on this issue, including making a…

Public EV Charging Station User Fees

New user fees are on the way for Delta’s Level 2 public electric vehicle charging stations. Effective January 15, 2022, costs will be as follows: • $2 per hour for the first 2 hours • $5 per hour after 2 hours For more information, visit: www.delta.ca/community-culture/…

Snow and Extreme Cold Weather Advisory

With cold temperatures and snow in the forecast, Delta city crews are out in full force, brining priority routes and stockpiling salt. A full fleet of trucks are on deck and stationed around Delta, with crews in place ready to handle the snow and cold temperatures over the…