Author: Julien Lefebvre

A new report reveals that homelessness in Delta has surged by 70 percent between 2023 and 2025. The findings come from the 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count for Greater Vancouver, which also shows increases in nearby areas like White Rock and Surrey. Delta recorded the largest rise, with the number of people experiencing homelessness growing from 44 in 2023 to 75 in 2025. White Rock’s homelessness increased by 53 percent, going from 17 people in 2023 to 26 in 2025. Surrey saw a smaller rise of two percent, with 1,060 people counted in 2023 and 1,078 in 2025. The count was…

A doctor from Delta has been recognized for his major contributions to organ transplant research and clinical trials. Dr. Paul Keown received the 2025 Clinical Trials BC Leadership and Advocacy Award for his decades of work in immunology, precision medicine, and organ transplant science. This award, presented by Clinical Trials BC, part of Health Research BC, goes to individuals who show strong leadership and support for clinical trials at different levels. It highlights experts who guide others, promote education, and drive forward new methods that benefit British Columbia’s medical research community. Dr. Keown has spent over 40 years advancing transplant…

A tragic plane crash near Deer Lake, Newfoundland, has left two people dead. The small aircraft, owned by Kisik Aerial Survey based in Delta, British Columbia, went down shortly after takeoff on Saturday evening, July 26. The accident happened near the Trans-Canada Highway, close to Deer Lake Regional Airport. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that the crash occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. Two people were on board: a 54-year-old male pilot and a 27-year-old male passenger. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Kisik Aerial Survey confirmed the crash involved one of its aircraft. The company…

The City of Vancouver has recently approved a significant traffic safety move. It lowered the default speed limit on local streets from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. Now, many in Delta are wondering if it’s time for their city to follow suit. Vancouver city council voted unanimously in favor of this change. City leaders say the goal is simple: make the streets safer for everyone, especially people walking or riding bikes. Research shows that lowering vehicle speeds can save lives. When cars travel at 50 km/h, a person hit by a vehicle has about an 80% chance of dying. But…

The takeover of Delta college by Akmi, owned by BC Partners, has been blocked. Greece’s competition watchdog rejected the deal, saying it could harm fair competition in the private education market. Akmi is a major education brand in Greece and has been part of BC Partners for two years. The watchdog refused the fund’s promises to prevent market dominance. It said the deal would reduce choices for students and create unfair pressure on smaller schools. This decision is rare. In 30 years, the watchdog has rarely blocked mergers. Most markets in Greece are small and spread out, so deals usually…