Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The Government of Canada and the City of Delta have reached an agreement to accelerate the construction of 424 new homes in the next three years, paving the way for a total of 4,100 homes to be built over the next decade. The second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has led to a $14.2 million agreement focused on eliminating barriers to speed up housing construction.
Seascapes Lounge is opening soon on B.C. Ferries’ Spirit-class vessels, taking the place of the Pacific Buffet. The restaurant will have a $6 entry fee and will operate on routes between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen, just in time for the summer season.
The capital campaign “It Takes a Village” for KinVillage’s expanded Day Program for Older Adults is picking up speed, with plans for a 2025 opening on the horizon.
A variety of integrated programs for youth will be provided by the Delta Youth Hub at the North Delta Recreation Centre, with an emphasis on social interaction, skill development, and physical and mental health.
The City of Delta and Deltassist formed a partnership to guarantee a consistent residence for the recovery support groups that depend on this location and to allow Deltassist to expand their free counselling services.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce is currently hiring for: Office and Visitors Centre Manager and Events and Administrative Coordinator.
WHITE ROCK
The annual senior ladies’ bonspiel, which took place on January 10, was won by the Soup Seekers of the Peace Arch Curling Club.
The Dine Out Vancouver Festival is back for its 23rd year, featuring special menus and deals at 26 restaurants across Surrey, White Rock, and Delta. This event runs from January 22 to February 9, with over 430 eateries available for exploration at dineoutvancouver.com/restaurants.
Those Indian Guys celebrate their grand opening on January 24026 at 1881 152 Street.
SURREY
Neil Jacobson
Neil Jacobson has been named the newest principal at WA Architects Ltd.
Andrew Price will take over as CEO of viaSport British Columbia effective February 3, 2025.
Roper Greyell is pleased to welcome acclaimed Vancouver employment lawyer Jaime Hoopes as a Partner. Jaime is a member of the BC Canadian Bar Association‘s Employment Law, Human Rights Law, and Labour Law sections in addition to working at Roper Greyell. The Hoop-Law Society Executive and Kids Up Front Vancouver Board of Directors were among his former positions and is listed in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch in Canada”.
Scott Loptson, PEng, FEC has been appointed as the Bridge Sector Leader for Western Canada at Stantec.
Steven Edlund joins Transit and Rail at Stantec following the Morrison Hershfield acquisition, taking on the role of Transit Advisory Consultant.
Andres Baez, Chao Qi, and Stanley Jiajun Li have joined Stantec‘s Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering team from the recent Morrison Hershfield acquisition.
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has donated $288,613 to United Way British Columbia from its 2024 campaign, celebrating 50 years of collaboration with the organization.
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) has announced that Stephen Rayner (n̓aasquʔisʔatḥ), previously the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, will take on the role of Interim Chair after Colleen Giroux-Schmidt‘s resignation from the position.
Downtown Surrey BIA announced that the 2024 Gingerbread Village contest raised an impressive $2238 for the Surrey Christmas Bureau through votes. With Central City matching every dollar, the total impact doubles to support local families in need.
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade welcomes its newest members, Mosa, Take a Hike Foundation, 1931 Gallery Bistro, VirgoCX, Quantum Algorithms Institute, and Tera Development.
Cellula Robotics Ltd. has launched the Guardian AUV, a cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicle designed to push the boundaries of subsea exploration and surveillance.
The City of Surrey is hosting an open house on January 28 to provide information on the plan’s progress and to solicit feedback from residents as the draft Clayton Corridor Plan (CCP) undergoes another update.
Council has approved a development project for 282 apartments at 6396 King George Boulevard. This initiative aims to revitalize the northern section of a long-vacant lot that previously housed the Surrey Public Market. The approval came after a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 13.
The 2025 catalogue from Source Office Furniture is now available, and it is brimming with high-quality office furniture at unbeatable prices for your business.
The BC Achievement Foundation invites British Columbians to celebrate and honour individuals and organizations whose contributions inspire all to reach higher and do more. Nominations are open for the following programs: Community Award, BC Reconciliation Award, Indigenous Business Award, Polygon First Nations Art Award andSam Carter Applied Art + Design Award.
LANGLEY
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Institute of British Columbia Members’ Reception is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Langley.
Langley Township council has given the green light for temporary borrowing of up to $74.9 million aimed at strategic land acquisitions in the upcoming period.
The new town centre along Bertrand Creek, featuring buildings named after Aldergrove’s pioneer families—Shortreed, Jackman, Vanetta, and the additional Creekside—is set to be completed this spring.
On Friday, January 17th, the Canadian Museum of Flight moved a historic DC-3 from the Langley airport.
Trinity Western University is holding their Annual Career Fair on February 13th, 2025.
The Township of Langley‘s Council-directed initiatives in 2024 supported key projects that added major amenities across Langley Township, including: a new Willoughby Community Centre; five new arenas next to the Langley Events Centre; the Smith Athletic Park youth soccer campus; a new Jericho Booster Pump Station and Fort Langley waterfront planning and Haldi House updates.
ABBOTSFORD
Gunvir Boparai
Gunvir Boparai has joined RDM Lawyers LLP as an associate lawyer.
The 2025 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards have named gymnastics coach Richard Ikeda and wrestler Michaeljeet Grewal as finalists.
The Fraser Valley Home and Backyard Living Expo runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at Tradex in Abbotsford.
The Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford marks its 50th anniversary in 2025.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce‘s staff will be present at the Pacific Agriculture Show at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford Airport on January 24th.
Join the Abbotsford Chamber Team at Booth #132 on Friday, January 24th for this year’s Pacific Agriculture Show.
Sin7 Salon has opened a new location at the High Steet Mall.
CHILLIWACK
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) has announced a new partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to create a Regional Economic Development Network (EDN-NDT). This partnership seeks to boost teamwork, skill growth, and economic strength throughout Northern B.C.
Chilliwack General Hospital is set to enhance its diagnostic capabilities with the addition of a new mobile CT scanner.
A brand new playground for children ages two to five has just been added to Townsend Park.
Bricklayer Brewing, which is situated close to Five Corners in District 1881, announced its closure by the end of January 2025.
PITT MEADOWS
The Pitt Meadows council has pre-approved the following priority capital projects: $6.7 million to continue the construction of two artificial turf fields and parking at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park; $4.5 million to continue the construction of a multi-sport box and field house at PMAP; $4.4 million for the Heron’s Nest child care facility; $400,000 for park playground upgrades; $950,000 for arena building and equipment upgrades; $905,00 for excavator replacement; $357,000 for repaving Rannie Road; and $243,000 for the replacement of desktop and laptop computers.
TransLink has announced the addition of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations at Haney Place Mall, 216th, Laity, 207th, and 203rd Streets in Maple Ridge. The route will feature a total of 13 stations.
MAPLE RIDGE
Wares Maleki is celebrating 5 years at Maple Ridge Hyundai
The province will provide Cedarland Forest Products, located on 256th Street, up to $1.3 million to purchase and install new moulders and high-temperature kilns.
MISSION
The Prawn Garden Restaurant, located at 1st Ave in Mission, has been completely upgraded.
Healthy Skin and Wax, which is situated at 105-27159 Fraser Hwy Aldergrove, is marking its fourth anniversary.
Infrastructure BC, on behalf of the Board of Education of School District No. 75 (Mission), is thrilled to extend an invitation to local businesses to participate in the École Mission Senior Secondary School project. The event will take place at the Mission Senior Secondary School Gymnasium on January 21.
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