Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Kyndred, formerly Delta Community Living Society, has been selected by BC Housing to oversee the Canada-British Columbia Housing Benefit. This initiative is designed to support vulnerable individuals and households in need of housing, especially those with developmental disabilities.
The City of Delta is set to support disc golfers, a key user group of Winskill Park, as significant redevelopment plans for the new Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre are underway.
The Delta Council has granted preliminary approval for a proposed six-storey condominium in the 11400-block of 84th Avenue in North Delta, named the Brixton.
Metro Vancouver sold the Bowen Island Conservancy 65 acres of property at Cape Roger Curtis.
Ladner DQ celebrated their 6th Birthday.
Eastlink joins the Ladner Business Association.
WHITE ROCK
The inaugural Uptown Festive Shopping Crawl in White Rock, which takes place on November 16th, is proudly sponsored by the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
The White Rock City Council has given the green light for a Centennial Park Daytime Warming Centre to open from November 15, 2025, to March 15, 2025. Engaged Communities Canada Society and Lookout Housing and Health Society have been awarded the contract.
The Urban Safari Rescue Society held its VIP Grand Re-opening on Saturday, Oct. 26.
SURREY
Jesse Torry
Jesse Torry has been promoted to the position of Team Lead with Avalon Mechanical. Jesse has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Vancouver Office.
Kapil Sharma is celebrating 2 years as administrative assistant at the Surrey Board of Trade.
Andrew Melville has been instrumental in establishing the Avalon Mechanical Building Performance Team and has been promoted to Technical Lead.
COAST member PhyCo Technologies is making headlines for their algae-based bioplastic innovation, putting Canada on the map as a global sector leader.
Kirsten Van Ritzen‘s comedy drama “Radioland ’48,” directed by Colleen McGoff Dean, will be performed by Naked Stage Readers Theatre at the Newton Cultural Centre from November 1 to 3.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) presented Staff Serjeant Derek Bonner with the Top 40 under 40 Award during the 2024 IACP Annual Conference & Exposition.
Experience thrills at five haunted houses located in a transformed garden centre on 72 Avenue for the Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors, a top-notch live-theatre horror experience featuring unsettling and terrifying corridors, available until November 3. For tickets and information, visit cougarcreekhoh.fearticket.com.
Alexander J. Baxter and the Jonkman family, co-founders of Somnara Studios, created Dreadworks Haunted Houses, a cinematic experience of “immersive dark fantasy and cutting-edge horror” at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre until Nov. 3.
Scholarships totalling $15,000 have been awarded by the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation to area kids who will be attending post-secondary schools this autumn.
The Skate Stardust roller rink at Guilford Town Centre will remain open until October 31. Enjoy free entry and skate rentals for only $2, with proceeds supporting the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society.
Surrey’s Health and Technology District will soon see the opening of a Stong’s Market, scheduled to open in late 2025. This new addition will be located within the City Centre 4 building, developed by ICT Group and Lark Group. A new stand-alone STEMS floral shop is set to open off 96 Avenue, just north of Surrey Memorial Hospital, alongside the market.
The Surrey Hiring and Education Expo is happening on November 22 at the Shannon Hall, 6050 176 St., Surrey.
The 6th annual CAN Pro-Am Hockey Tournament will be held November 1–3, 2024, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex. The tournament brings together NHL alumni and recreation or corporate teams in support of Canucks Autism Network (CAN).
The City of Surrey is pleased to announce that the 14th annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market will return to Surrey Civic Plaza for two days on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24.
LANGLEY
Jamie Nelson
Pattison Food Group president Darrell Jones will be stepping down on March 1, 2025, to be succeeded by Jamie Nelson, who is currently serving as chief operating officer.
Zenterra has been granted a development approval for a complex of four apartment buildings totaling 620 units in the 7600 block of 198B Street.
The rezoning for a Qualico development on a 9.6 acre property in the 20500 block of 74B Avenue and 76 Avenue was approved by the Langley council on both the first and second readings.
The rezonings that would enable Isle of Mann Property Group to construct 315 townhouses between the 21000 and 21300 blocks of 72 Avenue were discussed for third reading by council. The Township will collect $7 million in CACs from the project if it is approved and gets its development permit.
Rona Kitchen and Bath Centre is now open at 108-8850 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley.
Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward and Councillors gathered with Township Fire Chief Jason de Roy, IAFF Local 4550 President Jordan Sparrow, Fire Department staff, and other guests to celebrate the ground-breaking of the new Fire Hall 5 in Brookswood-Fernridge. The new replacement firehall will be built to serve the citizens of the Brookswood-Fernridge community helping the Township of Langley Fire Department continue protecting life, property, and the environment. The project value is approximately $32 million with a completion date set for early 2026.
ABBOTSFORD
High Country Stainless Ltd has officially moved to its new location at #101 – 34595 – 3rd. Ave. Abbotsford.
The University of the Fraser Valley Career Fair is returning on March 13, 2025! Early registration will open on November 1st, 2024.
Justice Sandra Sukstorf dismissed the request from the Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society, representing the Drug War Survivors, for an injunction to stop the City of Abbotsford from enforcing its bylaw and dismantling the homeless encampment at City Hall.
The City of Abbotsford has received this year’s Industry Partner Award from the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) of the Fraser Valley.
The BC Construction Safety Alliance is proud to sponsor BC Common Ground Alliance’s exclusive Contractor Breakfast Event on November 13, 2024 at Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford.
CHILLIWACK
Kathryn Panton, Associate Lawyer at YLaw Group, will be part of the upcoming Litigant School BC, a free 9-week course created by AC Friends of Court.
Panago Pizza (North Chilliwack) is a family run business that has been serving the Chilliwack community for over 20 years.
A concert titled We Will Remember, performed by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra, is scheduled for Good Shepherd Church in South Surrey on Nov. 9, and at St. James Catholic Church in Abbotsford on Nov. 11.
Turnbull Construction Project Managers Ltd. is partnering with BC Housing to develop 49 new supportive homes and 42 shelter spaces for individuals facing homelessness in Chilliwack. The project, located on Trethewey Avenue, will be managed by the Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Education Society.
HUB team in Chilliwack is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Pill4me Pharmacy has officially opened its doors in Chilliwack.
PITT MEADOWS
Jacob Dryden will be performing at The Jolly Coachman Pub on November 2.
Vancouver Bandits have been named the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League Community Champion
The Multi-Use Paths located around Pitt Meadows Athletic Park, Lasser Road, Airport Way and on Parkside Trail are now complete.
MAPLE RIDGE
The head of Maple Ridge Secondary School‘s culinary department, chef Trevor Randle, will represent BC Agriculture in the classroom and highlight regional farming at the renowned Whistler culinary festival.
The 2024 Maple Ridge Innovation Challenge has been won by Rayne Beveridge and Christopher Janowski‘s Sunflower Cafe.
The Realtors Care Blanket Drive celebrates its 30th anniversary.
MISSION
The Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association‘s Urban Community Garden held its Grand Opening on October 26th.
Satin Laser Spa, located at 32881 Orchid Crescent, Mission, currently has a buy 2 get 1 free promotion.
The Mission City Farmers Market Saturday in Centennial Park welcomes its newest vendor, The Fraser Farm Store.
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