Statement by the Prime Minister on Purim
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Purim:
Community Happenings
Police search for driver in hit and run
Delta Police are asking any witnesses to come forward in regard to a hit and run that occurred around 2 pm, Feb. 23 in the 5100 block of Ladner Trunk Road.
Premier John Horgan, Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, and Carol Todd, parent and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society, have released the following statement to mark Pink Shirt Day:
“This past year has been particularly hard for kids, with so many young people experiencing increased stress and mental health challenges as a result of the pandemic. That’s why this Pink Shirt Day is so important.
BIG-HEARTED COUPLE DONATES $120,000 TO ACT NOW CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT RICHMOND HOSPITAL’S NEW ACUTE CARE TOWER
When Tam and ‘Monika’ Ngoc Phi Do, together with their son Trevor, were rescued from a refugee camp in the early 1980s, they made a pledge to help others whenever they could.
Changes to allow emailed documents between landlords and tenants
The Province is amending regulations to allow email as a method of service between landlords and tenants, making it easier for people to participate in the dispute resolution process.
Bank of Canada announces 2020-21 scholarship recipients
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its scholarship awards for students with disabilities, Indigenous students and students who identify as a woman or as a member of a visible minority or racialized group, or person of colour.
The 2021 Virtual Vancouver International Boat Show Features Brand New Products and Unveilings
The 2021 Vancouver International Boat Show is going virtual this year, and it will continue to live up to the event’s rich history of providing a show-stopping display of the newest and most innovative boating products and highly anticipated debuts and unveils.
Driver fleeing from police facing 4 charges
On Friday night, Feb. 12, a Delta Police constable was conducting general patrols in the area of 10,100-block of River Road. He attempted to pull over a vehicle; the driver initially slowed down and appeared to pull over, but then took evasive action and fled.
Vancouver Art Gallery Hosts Exclusive Media Preview For New Exhibitions
On February 17, the Vancouver Art Gallery opens its new exhibitions, Sun Xun: Mythological Time and Stories that animate us, two dynamic and compelling exhibitions that draw from a diverse range of oral histories, narratives, knowledge systems and cosmologies and Pictures and Promises, which features a broad selection of lens-based works by local and international artists.
Police investigating shots fired in North Delta
Delta Police are investigating a shooting between vehicles that occurred in the 8800 block of Delvista Drive, around 5 pm on February 14, 2021.
Seniors asked to go to main DPD locations, for “proof of life” sign-off
From February through Spring, seniors who are from other countries, but now live in Delta, typically come in to DPD community police offices for a unique request.
11th Annual DFSIN BC Awards Night
The 11th Annual Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN) – BC Excellence Awards took place virtually on January 16th, 2021 to recognize the achievements of the team from the past year.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean New Year
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Korean New Year, also known as Seollal.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Vietnamese New Year
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tết Nguyên Đán:
Statement by the Prime Minister on Chinese New Year
“Today, Chinese communities across Canada and around the world mark the beginning of Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Ox.