Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Options Community Services Society has begun the process of finding a new CEO as Christine Mohr will be leaving her position as CEO on June 30, 2025.
JPS19 Development Ltd. has submitted an application to the City of Delta to replace seven single-family residences at 82nd Avenue and 112th Street with two three-story townhouse structures and a four-story apartment complex, totaling 152 units.
BMG Projects (Delta) Inc. has submitted an application to the city to combine two properties, a vacant lot at 11958 93A Ave. and 9321 Scott Rd., which is currently the location of a two-story commercial building, in order to construct a 32-story mixed-use development that would create 3,466 square feet of commercial space and 395 residential units, including 59 rental units.
Ladner Business Association welcomes new members, Pain Free Health Clinics and Boundary Bay Bookkeeping.
WHITE ROCK
The Uptown Festive Shopping Crawl, which will take place on November 16 at Five Corners and Uptown White Rock, is a collaborative effort between the White Rock BIA, community organizations, and various businesses.
The 2024 White Rock BIA Award Winners in each category are: Young Entrepreneur (three-way tie): Billie Bullinger, Bee Golden Tans; Jess Honeywell, The Shop Next Door and Piya Sandhu, The Handpicked Home; Business Innovation Award: Roots of Punjab; Best Customer Services: Five Corners Cafe; Staff Excellence Award: Cleveland Doan LLP and the Community Engagement Award: The Handpicked Home.
SURREY
Scott Morishita has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Legal Aid BC is hosting Connect 2024 Victoria events for lawyers and service providers on November 20-21.
SRIZ Screens, owned and operated by Stephen Rizada, as been recognized as this month’s Mirage Dealer of the Month.
Home sales in the Fraser Valley surged for the first time in five months following the Bank of Canada’s significant interest rate drop in October. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported 1,330 sales in October, up 35 per cent from September and 37 per cent year over year.
Sarah Mclachlan School of Music announced the opening of a new location for the Greater Surrey area and the commencement of a new cooperation with Douglas College (700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster).
A $7.6 million contract with Complete Utility Contractors Ltd. for the construction of approximately 2,900 meters of sanitary sewer forcemains in Quibble Creek and Creek was approved by Surrey council on Monday night.
Connective celebrates its 3rd anniversary this year.
The Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey) is hiring for a Manager, Communications.
LANGLEY
Brian t Hart has been appointed as the Senior Business Development Manager at MOTUS Consult Ltd.
NAI Langley has moved to its new office at 20353 64th Avenue, Suite 214, Langley.
Fuwa Fuwa, noted for its light and fluffy soufflé pancakes, has opened a new restaurant at 150 20144 86 Ave in Langley.
Floralies Market owned by Brenda Plowman, has recently opened at 5441 256th street, Langley.
The new RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee, a quality assurance initiative created in collaboration with green roof manufacturers, has been launched by the Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC).
Two new Specsavers locations have opened at the Thunderbird Centre in Langley and SmartCentres Rexdale in Etobicoke, Ontario.
ABBOTSFORD
Tyler Eisfeld has joined Metercor sales team as an Account Executive for its Abbotsford branch that is set to open this month.
Jasmit Singh Phulka (Dip ’23), a UFV alumnus, world-ranked wrestler, and a volunteer, has been honoured with the Abbotsford Community Champion Achievement Award.
The City of Abbotsford has received two awards from the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) in recognition of its dedication to creating a safer and healthier workplace. These awards are the Health and Safety Stewardship Award and the Innovation Safety Solution Award.
The Sky Space Indian Cuisine held the Grand Opening of its new Abbotsford location at Unit C 2594 Ware Street, on October 29 – November 1.
BarBurrito Restaurants Inc. has opened a new location at Abbotsford Village, 2070 Sumas Way.
CHILLIWACK
Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters in Chilliwack was announced the E-Commerce Experience Award Winner at the 2024 Small Business BC Awards.
According to new rules released by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Canadian oil and gas companies will have to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by almost one-third over the next eight years.
Restore Mobility Physio located at 206-7592 Vedder Rd , Chilliwack, is seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to join its growing team.
PITT MEADOWS
Business owners from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will get together for the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce‘s Business After Hours event on November 8 to network over food and beverages at the Breakaway Bar and Grill.
Revive & Recomposition‘s meal prep service is officially launching on November 24, while orders will be open starting November 18.
Evolved Extraction Solutions is celebrating 8 years in business.
Kizuna Judo Club has recently relocated at the LifeLabs Building, 12195 Harris Road.
MAPLE RIDGE
Dr. Yashi Zheng, a veterinarian, has joined the team at Maple Ridge Veterinary Hospital.
Hayley Woodin Hastings, board director of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, was recognized with the Women’s Executive Network Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award.
MISSION
The Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association, Mission Urban Community Garden is now officially open.
Big Feet Mission big sale event is back which will run from November to December.
Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health has donated $5,000 to SARA For Women.
RONA is celebrating 85 years in business.
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