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Delta has outlined which municipal facilities will close or remain open on Wednesday, September 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Discovery Centre will operate on reduced hours, while the North Delta Recreation Centre will be open with its Municipal Services Office closed.
Delta will host the official BC Culture Days launch on Sept. 20, followed by free cultural programming across the city and the return of its community art contest.
Stage 2 continues to ban lawn watering and aesthetic water-feature top-ups, while allowing several uses including limited sprinkler watering and home vehicle washing.
The free community event will run Oct. 24 and 25 at Paterson Park in Ladner and McKitrick Park in North Delta. Carved pumpkins will light park walkways through Oct. 31.
The City of Delta says its fire danger rating is high and reminds residents that outdoor fires remain prohibited year-round.
Delta has posted operating hours for Monday, October 12, 2026. City Hall, the community animal shelter and several arts and seniors recreation centres will be closed; parks and recreation facilities will generally keep regular hours, with some exceptions.
Metro Vancouver is returning to Stage 1 water restrictions on Sept. 1, with the rules remaining in place until Oct. 15. Residents and businesses may water lawns once a week, on specified days based on whether an address is even or odd.
Two Coast Salish Welcome Poles by artists from Tsawwassen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band have been installed in the front courtyard of Delta City Hall.
The City of Delta has appointed Dave Wood as chief of Delta Fire & Emergency Services. Wood has served Delta residents for more than 25 years and was acting fire chief after Guy McKintuck retired earlier this year.
The City of Delta handled 655 illegal dumping sites in 2025 and is asking residents to report incidents while using its legal disposal options.
Eligible electors in Delta can vote early in the 2026 General Local and School Elections on October 3, 6 or 7, at any of four locations open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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