Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The Delta Film Academy will hold an open house at the Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750 57 Street in Ladner, on April 13. During the event, attendees can learn more about the programs offered, which include Film Acting, Film Production, and Visual Effects.
The Ladner Rotarians are holding a Shred-a-thon fundraiser on April 13 from the property behind Eastlink (Delta Cable) at 5381 Ladner Trunk Road. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the South Delta Food Bank and the Rotary-sponsored pantry program at Delta Secondary.
The City of Delta plans to add 20 additional charging stations this year, including a DC fast charge station at the North Delta Recreation Centre.
RapidCash ATM Ltd. has been installed at the Husky Delta, located at 8781 120 Street.
Delta Council gave first and second readings to the new OCP Bylaw at their Regular Meeting on April 8, initiating a Public Hearing for the proposed plan that will guide decisions on development in the City of Delta for the next 20 years. The City will hold a Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, April 22, in the Council Chamber at Delta City Hall beginning at 3 pm.
WHITE ROCK
The Western Canadian TCM Clinic has recently moved to White Rock. They are located on Johnston Road and offer Massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Nominations are now open for the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Business Excellence Awards.
White Rock Farmers’ Market‘s 25th anniversary celebration is looking for sponsors.
SURREY
Julia Wang
Julie Wang of Tiny Planet Digital, a member of the Surrey Board of Trade, was named one of BCBusiness’ Top 30 Under 30.
Ian Jarvis will begin a new position at Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation as Managing Director in British Columbia.
Pete Oliphant, a seasoned golf instructor with a background of 25 years, just become a member of Lakepoint Golf Club.
Black & Veatch, a world leader in engineering, construction, and consulting, has awarded Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, an order to supply electric driven liquefaction technologies to Cedar LNG in Canada.
The Vancouver Airport Authority and Air Canada jointly cut the ribbon to inaugurate their new nonstop service between Vancouver and Singapore.
TIDES Consulting Ltd. has earned license to operate in in British Columbia.
Chaiiwala of London has opened its newest location in Surrey, at 12422 72 Avenue.
Tara Bosch
The Surrey Board of Trade announced that Tara Bosch, Founder of SmartSweets, as guest speaker for Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards, taking place on May 9th.
The South Asian Community Hub will hold its inaugural fundraising gala at Crown Palance Banquet Hall on April 26. The organization provides comprehensive services to individuals and families dealing with social and health issues.
Simon Fraser University will house the first medical school to be established in Western Canada in 55 years. This development, which the Government of British Columbia has approved, will transform Surrey into a national hub for health care innovation.
LANGLEY
Tore Jacobsen
Tore Jacobsen, newly sworn in as Chair-Elect of the FVREB and Chair of the SGRC, received the Advocacy Award from the BC Real Estate Association at the recent GL Days in Victoria on March 11-12.
CKF Inc., the largest employer in Langley City, announced that it will “transition” a plastic recycling facility located in Delta to the CKF foam manufacturing facility in Langley.
The largest food truck festival in Canada, the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, will return to the KPU Langley campus for its third year on April 19, 20, and 21.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Roots and Wings Distillery and Cozy Bean Bakery and Cafe.
The Metalworking & Manufacturing Expo is set to take place at the Langley Events Centre on April 10th, located at 7888 200 St., Langley, BC.
Happy 5thAnniversary to The Raving Gamer • Board Game Bistro!
On the year of their 10th Anniversary, Porsche Centre Langley is proud to announce that it has been awarded the designation of Porsche Premier Dealer for an unprecedented 7th consecutive year, an achievement that’s a first in the history of the award in Canada.
ABBOTSFORD
Kevin Mierau
Kevin Mierau is the new president of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. He is also the President of Mierau Contractors Ltd. and continues the operations of the successful Abbotsford based company that his father Larry Mierau founded in 1970.
Dave Sidhu has been named the candidate for the Abbotsford West riding for BC United.
Zippex, a delivery service will soon launch in Abbotsford, BC.
The Fraser Valley University (UFV) celebrated its 50th anniversary.
A service change is scheduled to take effect on September 5th, as bus stops at the Montrose Exchange will be temporarily moved and minor routing adjustments will be made. This change is being announced by BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford, and the City of Mission in preparation for the fall redevelopment at the exchange.
Abbys Flowers Plus grand opening takes place April 10th at 11:30.
CHILLIWACK
The Cottonwood Centre in Chilliwack will welcome two new eateries in October 2024: Opa! of Greece and Boardwalk Burgers.
The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund is providing $617,125 to the Berry Environmental Resilience Research and Innovation (BERRI) Lab, which is scheduled to open this summer at the University of the Fraser Valley‘s Chilliwack campus.
BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation has been given to Erynn Tomlinson, owner and trainer of Creekside Canine in Cultus Lake.
Southern Irrigation‘s Chilliwack location opened April 6th. They are located at 46115 Yale Road and specialize in all things ‘Water’.
PITT MEADOWS
Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems has been awarded one of four Construction Leadership Awards by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) as part of Construction & Skilled Trades Month.
The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport will be provided with $520,000 from the BC Air Access Program, to procure perimeter fencing and replace culverts.
MAPLE RIDGE
Royal LePage® ELITE West, formerly known as Keller Williams Elite Realty, is the newest brokerage in BC. Terri Spilsbury and Josh Bath are leading the team of sales professionals and staff from this location.
Alex Pope and Kim Reeves were inducted into the board of directors of Maple Ridge Museum & Archives at the March 21 Annual General Meeting.
Mission Thrift Store Maple Ridge is relocating from 22535 Lougheed Highway to the former Thrifty’s location at Haney Place Mall.
MISSION
The Mission Downtown Business Association, in partnership with Scotiabank Mission, presents the 3rd annual Sip and Stroll Art Walk on June 7th.
Picturesque Clothing Co. celebrates its 6th year anniversary.
FRONYA X SARA for Women, located at 33173 1st Avenue, has resumed operations following a period of renovation.
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