Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The DHCH Foundation announced that the art studio within the new Beedie Long Term Care Centre will be renamed the Mary Ann Burrows Art Studio in honour of the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation donation of $250K.
The City of Delta seeks a person or business to take charge of the “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” market located outside the North Delta Recreation Centre for the 2025 and 2026 market seasons.
A rezoning application from Phyton Biotech Ltd. to permit cannabis production, research, and development at a facility on Annacis Island will be reviewed by Delta council.
The addition of a scatter garden and memorial wall at the Boundary Bay Cemetery, as well as the inclusion of above-ground services and related costs, including niche wall options for cremated remains at both cemeteries, were among the recent changes to the city’s cemetery bylaw that Delta Council approved.
Heath Elementary got a $195,000 grant earlier this year through the provincial government’s Playground Equipment Program, which allowed for the official launch of new accessible playgrounds to the south and west of the school.
Delta Council has approved the schematic design for the new Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre, marking a significant milestone in this transformative project. With this approval, the project now moves into the detailed design phase—an essential step before Council makes a final decision on construction, which is anticipated to commence by the end of 2025.
WHITE ROCK
A financial analysis by Urban Systems, presented by senior consultant J.P. Raulot-Lapointe at the Dec. 9 city council meeting, examined potential redevelopment scenarios for city-owned land at and around the current city hall site. The report also considered selling other city properties, including the water works yard and a vacant lot at 1510 Johnston Rd., to generate funds for the hub’s financing.
On Thursday night (the 19th), the Galaxie Public House in uptown White Rock will host the headline performance of famous stand-up comic Steve McGowan.
December 25 will mark the return of the White Rock and South Surrey Community Christmas Day Dinner at White Rock Baptist Church.
SURREY
Brodie Rogers
Brodie Rogers has been hired as the new Proposal Manager at Kinetic Construction Ltd.
The BC Paralegal Association marks 45 years of service.
Metro Vancouver has chosen a joint partnership between AECOM and Jacobs Consultancy Canada to do the preliminary engineering work for the project to improve the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Nine wind projects with 30-year purchase agreements from BC Hydro will generate over 5,000 GWh/year, enough to power 500,000 additional homes. This increases BC Hydro’s supply by 8% and supports provincial aspirations to make BC a clean-energy leader with affordable electricity. The projects are: Boulder and Elkhart Wind Project, Brewster Wind Project, Highland Valley Wind Project, K2 Wind Project, Mount Mabel Wind Project, Nilhts’I Ecoener Project, Nithi Mountain Wind Project, Stewart Creek Wind Project, and the Taylor Wind Project.
Birchgrove, a developer specializing in retirement living, has hired Kori Construction to renovate the Grade II listed Banstead Place estate, transforming it into 54 self-contained later-living units.
An affiliate of Serruya Private Equity Inc., which has invested in automotive, real estate, and fast-food enterprises, has acquired the majority of The Body Shop‘s business.
Surrey Council has approved two public art pieces for the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex by acclaimed artists John Patkau and Babak Golkar.
Surrey City Council has approved a $724,500 contract to revamp the iconic 1001 Steps in Ocean Park. Construction begins late October 2024 and wraps up by March 2025.
The City of Surrey has officially launched the Development Inquiry Assistant (DIA), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to provide citizens with instant and accurate answers to their questions about renovating, building and development. The launch follows the pilot version of DIA that was released earlier this year.
LANGLEY
Zenterra Developments has announced the preview and deposit collection for Solana, a new 230-unit project featuring studios to two-bedroom condos. This marks the first phase of a multi-phased development located at 80th and 200th streets.
MNM Auto, the newest dealership in Langley, is expanding and is now looking for the following individuals; Sales Professionals, Finance Managers, Subprime Finance Managers, and Red Seal Mechanics, to join their team.
South Langley has recently unveiled a new 44-hectare regional park.
ABBOTSFORD
Flair Airlines has announced that by 2025, it would add at least 5 percent more flights between Abbotsford and the two biggest cities in Alberta.
The 2024 Holiday Toy Drive, organized by Abbotsford wrestler Jasmit Singh Phulka and local realtor Rajin Gill in collaboration with Archway Community Services and Abbotsford Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, collected $37,850 in toys and cash for charitable causes in the area.
The Ministry of Education‘s standards for new courses in braille and athlete nutrition and cooking have been approved by the Abbotsford Board of Education.
An updated version of the Business Retention and Expansion Strategy and action plan has been made available by the City of Abbotsford. This new version also contains an updated webpage.
CHILLIWACK
David Swankey has been appointed chair, while Teri Westerby will serve as vice-chair of the Chilliwack School Board for the upcoming year.
Laura-Lee Lofgren, Harrison Beach Hotel‘s General Manager, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA).
Westeck Windows and Doors‘ Chilliwack Showroom is proud to be voted one of the Three Best Rated Window Companies in 2024.
The Government of Canada has announced a temporary GST/HST relief period to reduce consumers’ costs during the holiday season, which runs until February 15, 2025.
PITT MEADOWS
The City of Pitt Meadows has been ranked Canada’s eight most livable city.
Due to financial concerns, the provincial government has initiated an independent evaluation of E-Comm and 911 service throughout British Columbia, including Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, to guarantee a dependable and long-term 911 model.
Officials from Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley Township, Maple Ridge, Mission, Richmond, and Surrey gathered in Pitt Meadows to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture.
MAPLE RIDGE
Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems congratulates 2024 Red Seal recipients James Bartlett, Christopher Diamantakis, Jacob Doyle, Keith Fiddler, Yang Haoh Chen, Youil Kim, Kruize Lord-Rogers, Eddie Larose, Matthew Luelo, Ryan Manak, Abbas Mohammaddarvish, Tam Nguyen, Stefan Peters, Mathew Rideout, Chase Sylvester, Harshpreet Singh and Carson Wilson.
Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue has added its first electric vehicle to the fleet, designated for medical emergencies and various incidents.
Donations to the Ridge Meadows Salvation Army kettle campaign have dropped $10,000 thus far, with a local fundraising target of $100,000. The effort could use some additional support.
MISSION
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new member, Sunflower Lodge.
Sweeney’s Barbershop is set to launch a new location in Mission.
The Coupons, an online portal offering discounted coupons for service oriented businesses and restaurants is set to launch soon.
Flowers on Wren has opened at 8421 Fennell St.
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