Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Dr. Arthur Birk receives the Paul Harris Award from President David Rushton and Chris Offer for his 60 years of selfless service to the Rotary Club of Ladner.
A request for proposals to demolish and remove three city-owned buildings located in Ladner Village at 4918 Delta St., 4940-4946 Chisholm St., and 4926 Delta St./4924-4930 Chisholm St. has been released by the City of Delta.
ElderCollege Delta is providing Drop-In Technology Help every Wednesday at the Tsawwassen Town Centre, located at 1249 56th St.
An application to construct a six-story mixed-use structure with 84 residential units and six retail spaces on the northeast intersection of 84th Avenue and 112th Street in North Delta has been conditionally approved by The City of Delta. The location is now home to a 7-Eleven.
See a cybercrime update from the Delta Police here.
The Delta Chamber is collaborating with the City of Delta to host an event for businesses representatives where you can learn more about the draft financial plan when it is released and share feedback on your business priority needs. Join the Chamber on Oct. 22 between 5 pm and 7 pm at the Harris Barn. There will be a short presentation and opportunity for questions followed by a social where you can speak with staff and review a budget display.
WHITE ROCK
Apple Dental Specialists in White Rock has officially launched their new website at https://appledentalspecialists.com/.
1364 Renovations introduces flexible financing options via FinanceIt, allowing customers to start their home renovations today and pay over time with budget-friendly plans.
Fitness World and Retirement Concepts Senior Living have announced their first-ever long-term collaboration, which will provide senior citizens in the lower mainland with free fitness courses all year round. Every quarter, four Retirement Concepts facilities—Rosemary Heights Seniors Village in Surrey, Langley Seniors Village, White Rock Seniors Village, and Maple Ridge Seniors Village—will offer free exercise sessions as part of this long-term relationship.
SURREY
Lisa Werring
Lisa Werring has taken on the role of executive director at SurreyCares Community Foundation following her resignation from the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister of Small Business, will be attending a special Small Business Week event on October 23 at the Sheraton Guilford Hotel, together with representatives from the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
CC Equipment Ltd is pleased to announce the expansion of its services to its new location at 9546 190 St, Surrey.
Morguard Corp. purchased a fifth of a 2 per cent stake in the Telus Corp.-owned office tower located at 510 W. Georgia St. and 541 Robson St. in downtown Vancouver, which also houses Amazon.com Inc. This acquisition is indicative of the growing volume of office transactions due to work-from-home changes and interest rate decline.
The Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society upheld its commitment to the community by donating a $10,000 cheque to BC Special Olympics in Surrey.
The Seva Foundation Casino Royale Inaugural Fundraising Gala will be held on November 2 at Empress Palace Ballroom in Surrey.
Raga Indian Cuisine has officially opened for business at 10608 151A St. Surrey.
LANGLEY
Nav Gill and Jas Saprai of Sutton Group-Alliance’s Landvault Investment Group closed the off-market sale of 2.36 acres of prospective multifamily and employment lands at 2945 200 Street in Langley’s Brookswood Booth neighbourhood on September 1 for $7.15 million.
Neal Kinskofer has been named the new Director of Project Management and People & Culture at Rain City Industrial.
Robin Waller, the leader of Waller and Associates, based in Langley, has been appointed to the board of directors at Broadview Magazine.
John Grieve is starting a new position as Commercial and Agricultural Sales Vancouver Island at Rollins Machinery.
BigSteelBox is seeking an experienced Store Manager to join the team in Langley.
The BC Construction Safety Alliance is hosting a Train the Safety Trainer course on October 30th & 31st at 101 – 20540 Duncan Way, Langley.
Agency Media, a leading Langley based video production company has announced a Promo for BC Wood members, offering affordable video packages for under $5k.
ABBOTSFORD
Cannon Estate Winery, located at 30523 Burgess Avenue, Abbotsford, announced the opening of its new lounge.
Brownies Chicken and Seafood, located at 32660 George Ferguson Way #100, Abbotsford, is now open.
Abbotsford council has approved two housing projects. One is situated across from the McCallum Tower medical building, while the other is at the southern edge of the UDistrict Neighbourhood Plan area on McCallum Road, south of King Road.
The Fraser Valley Chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) is pleased to present the City of Abbotsford with its Industry Partner Award for this year!
Fraser Valley Wireless has completed the transition of 10 new stores in a rapid 5-day period. Eight of these stores are situated in the Greater Victoria area, while two are located in Abbotsford.
The Credit Union Foundation of BC has been recognized as a “Ripple Maker” for over 15 years of partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley.
CHILLIWACK
Oxylife Sleep Apnea Clinic has moved to its new location at 7134 Vedder Road . #100, Chilliwack.
Phoenix Fire has completed the installation of Maple Armor’s fire alarm system at the new Popeyes restaurant located at 46325 Yale Road in Chilliwack.
The rezoning and OCP adjustments that create a new comprehensive development CD-27 zone for properties near the Vedder River in Chilliwack on Vedder Road, Alma Avenue, and Viola Street have been approved by the council. The park’s developer has opted to spend $90,000 on playground equipment rather than a standard amenity. Over and above what is required, two stories of subterranean parking will be provided.
PITT MEADOWS
The Thomas Haney Secondary robotics team received a $3,000 donation from Pitt Meadows Plumbing to help them on their path to the First Robotics Competition in 2025.
The grade separation project on Harris Road received a $12 million contribution from the province, as Mayor Nicole MacDonald announced during the council meeting on October 8th.
The City of Pitt Meadows has been awarded the 2024 Organizational Safety Excellence Award by the BC Municipal Safety Association.
MAPLE RIDGE
Smith Plywoods Ltd., located 20091 113B Ave, Maple Ridge, is hosting an open house and one day sale on October 18th to celebrate its first year.
On October 24, the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours at the Noura Homes Show Home at 24469 Jenewein Dr., Maple Ridge.
The Ridge Meadows Seniors Society marked their 25th anniversary at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre on October 8.
Lirong (Lisa) Zhou has joined Kinetic Therapy Clinic as a new Registered Massage Therapist.
Mission
Stacey Crawford has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation.
A donation of critical medical equipment valued at over $35,000 from the Mission Health Care Auxiliary Society has been received by Mission Memorial Hospital, which has substantially improved the hospital’s ability to deliver high-quality care to its patients-in-care.
Peninsula Canada is holding online workshops on October 16, 23, and 30 for Mission Chamber members about health and safety at work.
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce‘s Business After Business event will take place on October 17 at WorkBC Mission.
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