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The South Delta Leader online and on your door step every Friday offering news, business, arts and community-driven stories about people making a difference in South Delta. The South Delta Leader believes in supporting our communities as well as partnering in events with the Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen, Delta Hospital Foundation, Delta Triathlon, Delta Chamber of Commerce, Delta Sports Hall of Fame, Hannah's Heroes, Ladner Business Association, Operation Rednose, Tsawwassen Sunfest, Tour de Delta and more. The Leader is delivered every Friday to 16,000 homes and businesses in Ladner and Tsawwassen, as well as more than 500 businesses in Tilbury. Join our FAN page on Facebook or follow our TWEETS on Twitter. Read our stories, browse our site, and let your opinion be heard by voting on our online poll question.

Your Community News Team

Chrissie  Bowker Publisher
Chrissie Bowker
604-948-3640 Local 123
Chrissie started her career in the film trade publishing industry in England. Working with the leading film trade publication on a weekly and daily edition, Chrissie covered the international film festival market. Chrissie moved back to White Rock in 2007, where she grew up. After 10 years of publishing in the U.K., she was appointed publisher for the South Delta Leader in June 2007. Now with Black Press community newspapers in B.C. for two years, she is a major advocate for "shop local" and nurturing business partnerships. She strives to support local retailers and associations to create community events to support local businesses growth in South Delta. "Our signature is local news and feature content with clear and defined design," she says.
     
Philip  Raphael Editor
Philip Raphael
604-948-3640 Local 122
Philip Raphael has been with the South Delta Leader since 2001 and was a reporter for six years with the paper before being appointed editor in late 2007. He is a graduate of the journalism program at Langara College and has won numerous provincial and North American journalism awards. In addition to his reporting duties he writes a regular column covering the automotive industry. He is the father of two young children and is a long-suffering supporter of West Ham United.
     
Kristine  Salzmann Reporter
Kristine Salzmann
604-948-3640 Local 126
Kristine joined the South Delta Leader team in late 2007. She graduated from UBC's Master in Journalism Program in spring of that year. Kristine grew up in Steveston, Richmond. In her spare time she plays ultimate, dodgeball, board games and this August became happily married.
     
Sarah  Kelloway Creative Services
Sarah Kelloway
604-948-3640 Local 124
Sarah has worked with Black Press for the past two years in the creative services department. She attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design and BCIT, graduating with honours in the Design Essentials programs. Sarah grew up in Richmond and lived in Bath, England for 10 years. In her spare time she illustrates children's books and enjoys trips to St. John's, Newfoundland with her family.
     
Jim  Kinnear Photographer
Jim Kinnear
604-948-3640
     
Jane  Ilott Sales
Jane Ilott
604-948-3640 Local 127
Jane began her newspaper career as production manager for the award-winning Satellite Newspaper at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. After graduating from the Creative Advertising program Jane moved West. After working in tourism, public relations, event planning and the IT sector Jane started with the South Delta Leader in November of 2007. She brings enthusiasm and excellent customer services skills to her sales position and has was won two awards for her advertising features. Although a relative new comer to Tsawwassen, Jane is involved with the Ladner Business Association and sits on the organization's executive as well as various committees. When not organizing events, Jane can be found leading B.C.’s largest Beaver Colony at South Park School. Jane has been a member of Guiding and Scouting for more than 30 years. She lives in Tsawwassen with her husband and two very active children.
     
Tyler  Garnham Photographer
Tyler Garnham
604-948-3640