Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Ron Usher, Practice Advisor and General Counsel at the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia, will deliver a presentation on the Cullen Commission and its implications for money laundering in BC.
The City of Delta Council granted BC Hydro permission to install eight direct current (DC) fast charge stations on nine parking spaces at the Sungod Recreation Centre under a licence agreement approved by the council.
The Delta Municipal Hall is undergoing upgrades and renovations with a total cost of $2 million.
A request for proposals has been issued by the City of Delta to an architect for the development of a proposed design that would serve as a replacement facility for the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre located in Tsawwassen.
The Dunbar Lumber site, which is located at the intersection of Bridge and Elliott streets, will be transformed into a six-story mixed-use housing project with condos on the upper floors and commercial space and parking on the lower levels. This modification to an already-approved major redevelopment application was approved by the Delta council.
A newly submitted application to construct a four-story, 81-unit market rental complex in the 4500-block of Arthur Drive, Ladner, is presently undergoing review by the City of Delta. Feedback is being solicited on this application.
WHITE ROCK
Mayor Brenda Locke
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce announced the Mixer with Mayor Brenda Locke at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club, on April 9, 2024.
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members at the New Members Breakfast including: Dione Costanzo, Autism Support Network; Kanchan Saran, Trendzone Barbershop Ltd; Jane Ding, Canada Volumes Import/Export Inc.; Indy Kaur, Hero Operations and Finance Solutions Inc.; Dr. Wally Dhol, Beyond Braces; Sharon Fu, Java Express – White Rock; and Jaykrishna Bhatt, CityMed Medical Clinic and Pharmacy;
SURREY
Harp Khela
Harp Khela has won Century21’s top real estate agent award for the past two years running.
Josh White has been named the permanent chief planner, also known as the general manager of planning, urban design, and sustainability.
Andrea Law will be succeeded by Corrie Okell as general manager of development, structures, and licensing. Andrea has held this position for the past three decades.
Tristan Armstrong, the son of Peter Armstrong, the founder of Rocky Mountaineer, will be appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO).
The British Columbia government raised the threshold for the newly constructed home exemption to $1.1 million on the first of April, saving you up to $20,000 in property transfer tax.
The 11th annual 30 Under 30 competition hosted by BC Business honours young leaders with the following awards this year:
- Liam Adams Manager, cybersecurity, PwC
- Prishita Agarwal and Abhiudai Mishra, Co-founders, Mosa Technologies
- Daniel Azad, CEO, Premier Cloud Inc.
- Eve Bennett, Founder and CEO, MeepMeep
- Alex Chan and Gavin Cheung, Co-founders, MotionGrey
- Jeanne Chen, Founder, Ripple Marketing, and partner, The Global Xchange
- Ryan Ching, Co-founder and co-CEO, Vision2Reality Foundation
- Jastej Choong and Prab Mangat, Co-founders, com
- Manvir Deol, Managing partner, Plan Your Space
- Olivia Evans, Investment advisor, Canaccord Genuity Cash Management Group
- Sean Fox, Founder, Fox Group; co-founder and COO, Ovis Group
- LiLi Gao, Co-founder and COO, One Up Party
- Tevon Gill and Brydon March, Co-founders and managing partners, MAG Security Systems and MAG Solar
- Chloe Goodison, Founder and executive director, NaloxHome Society
- Taylor Hui, Founder and executive director, BeaYOUtiful Foundation
- Matthew Hussey, Founder and lead strategist, Generosity X
- Carissa Konesky, E-learning coordinator, ShEvalesco
- Alex Lee, Co-founder and director, Blue Gentian Capital
- Brigitte Leong-Chung, Co-owner and operations director, Culturally Defined
- Jacobo Lopez Chavez, Vice-president of finance and operations, Black Tusk Research Group; co-founder, Arc Biosystems
- Gabrielle Mustapich, Co-founder, Pilothouse Brands
- Sofiia Salimova, Founder and CEO, In Her Wallet
- Esteban Sanchez, Co-founder and CTO, Commutifi
- Lauren Sudeyko, Founder, Seray
- Julie Wang, Founder, CEO and lead strategist, Tiny Planet Digital
- Julian Wells, Co-founder and principal, Student Housing Initiative
LANGLEY
ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness in Langley will move to a new, custom-built clinic in August 2024.
An exciting partnership has been announced between S-5!, Engineered Architecturals Ltd., Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia, and Nathan Morlock to offer this comprehensive Metal Roofing Systems course to Canadian audiences on May 16–17 in Langley.
Farm Country Brewing Inc. in Langley is currently recruiting a Craft Beer Sales Manager.
Langley Arts Council invites the public to their annual Youth Exhibition. This exhibition features various artists between 7-30 years old and will be displayed at the Main Hall of the Langley Arts Council at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre.(26770 29th Ave Aldergrove) from March 15th – April 24th, 2024.
ABBOTSFORD
Alex Mitchell
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce CEO, Alex Mitchell MBA, has been recognized as one of The Peak’s 2024 Emerging Leaders.
Oxygen8, working alongside Olympic International Sales Limited and Rocky Point Engineering Ltd., is proud to have provided a Ventum H10 with bypass integrated with Daikin Comfort VRV for the Abbotsford Center’s changing rooms.
The City of Abbotsford has announced that five projects will receive $1.8 million in federal funding. The projects will benefit the following organizations: Cedar Outreach Society of B.C., Lookout Housing and Health Society, Raven’s Moon Resource Society, Sema:th First Nation, and Lookout Housing.
A six-story, 134-unit apartment building with two ground-floor commercial retail units has been approved by the Abbotsford council for 32528 Simon Avenue.
The Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotford will soon host a new M&M Food Market.
McMillan Return-It Depot has recently opened in Abbotsford located at #13-34100 South Fraser Way.
CHILLIWACK
Skin Spot celebrated its grand opening and Nordly launch in Chilliwack, BC. They are the original provider of Nordlys in the Fraser Valley.
Chilliwack School District No. 33 is hiring for a Homestay Manager – International Student Program with an immediate start date.
The Province of British Columbia has designated a sum of $10 million for the implementation of two flood mitigation initiatives along the northern Fraser River banks in Chilliwack, BC.
The provincial government has allocated $327,000 to the Indigenous Justice Association to support the organization’s programming in Chilliwack for the next three years.
Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society received a generous donation of a 12-foot-by-15-foot greenhouse for their Community Roots Garden. This was awarded to them after winning a contest organized by Goodwin’s Greenhouses of Abbotsford.
The Paramount is pleased to announce a new policy that allows residents to have pets, benefiting both Chilliwack’s youth and seniors.
PITT MEADOWS
The province granted the City of Pitt Meadows $20,000 for the expansion of its Emergency Support Services team.
The British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRN) has appointed Heather Treleaven as its new executive director.
Rain Pierre, a First Nation artist from Katzie, was celebrated at the reopening of the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery located on the main floor of the South Bonson Community Centre at 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows.
MAPLE RIDGE
Kristi Maier
Kristi Maier, the executive director at the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, was promoted to chief executive officer.
Simon Modera is the newly elected president of the Maple Ridge Probus Club.
Sam Lewindon, who served as past president of the Maple Ridge Probus Club, was presented with a Canadian Achiever award at the 2024 AGM.
A potential new pharmacy and medical clinic are being considered by the Maple Ridge council for the fourth phase of the Brickwater building, located in the downtown core at 22633 Selkirk Ave.
The BC Indoor Target Archery Championships will be held at the Maple Ridge Curling Rink, 23588 Jim Robson Way, on March 30 and 31, hosted by the Maple Ridge Archery Club.
MISSION
Community Futures North Fraser and the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered to host the inaugural EmpowerHer Leadership event on May 2nd.
Prominence nails, located at 33164 1 Ave, Mission, has reopened.
Angel Elias, the executive director of the Mission Hospice Society, gave a preview of the upcoming project to establish a new independent hospice facility in Mission.
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