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A selection of files for North Delta this week from Delta police.

Students of Annieville Elementary wrote more than 400 letters destined for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delta School District

John Stevens learned the art of smoking salmon from his father when he was a teenager

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths

Premier John Horgan, Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Ross Brown provide an update on COVID-19 vaccines in BC.

Here's the latest COVID-19 numbers for this province.

Kindred Spirits have been busy spreading some holiday cheer and community good-will. The Kindred Spirits of South Delta Secondary is a new extra-curricular club, which is an offshoot of the school's Interact Club. Delta School District

Funding went towards virtual learning aids in REACH Early Intervention therapy programs.

Current Delta bylaw definition of household pets excludes poultry

Dr. Bonnie Henry says we need to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our province and that needs to happen now.

If the legislation introduced Tuesday goes through, families and individuals will be able to start applying for the benefit as early as Dec. 18, setting them up for deposits by Christmas Eve

Turning the lessons learned in this challenging year into a children's storybook that aims to inspire the next generation to be the change in the world.

A new mask policy for retail outlets has also been imposed in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in B.C.

Thieves strike twice in one week

B.C. now requires masks in public indoor and retail spaces. Despite the growing COVID-19 numbers, there are still those staunchly opposed.

As expected, travel restrictions have been imposed.

In 1914, the ship was escorted out of Canadian waters and returned to India where 20 passengers were killed.

A male went behind the counter and stated that he "was training" while him and his friends filmed the interactions.

The vaccine is the third that Canada has pre-ordered, including the vaccines made by U.S.-based Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.

BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson is down an incumbent candidate, following the resignation of Chilliwack-Kent MLA Laurie Throness.

During a recent virtual town hall, city officials addressed some growing pains experienced by those adjusting to the new guidelines.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update to the media on COVID-19 in BC.

In the cold November days, a bright and cheerful art gallery is a destination you won’t want to miss.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced British Columbians into an unusual provincial electoral campaign. As Research Co. and Glacier Media continue to track this democratic process, we see a growing appetite to vote by mail, as well as a desire to explore the possibility of online voting in the future.

Richmond’s Han Xu has waited more than a week figuring out how to tell his wife that he won more than $111,000 on Lotto Max.

The union representing the Delta firefighters has endorsed Ian Paton and Ravi Kahlon.

The Optimist asked South Delta candidates five questions of interest in our election profiles.

Polls across B.C. are now open for seven days of advance voting, ahead of the Oct. 24 provincial election.

The Optimist asked the candidates in South Delta five questions of interest in this election feature.

The Optimist conducted a Q&A with the three candidates in South Delta.

This October the Delta Pride Society hopes to spread appreciation for how far the LGBTQ+ movement has come by looking at it through a historical lens. Delta Pride Society

Health Canada is advising Canadians that more hand sanitizers are being recalled from the marketplace because they may pose health risks.

St. John’s Ambulance has provided a list of tips and things to prepare in the event of a natural disaster. The initiative is in support of ShakeOut BC, which is part of International ShakeOut Day taking place this Thursday.