Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The Fraser River is now receiving wastewater from a new outfall at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Delta.
A new LED lighting system for Dennison Park’s sports fields has been put out to bid by the City of Delta, which will cost over $1M.
Seaside Paper Products has launched a new product, Premier Eco Black Takeout Boxes and Trays. They are made in Delta with 100% Recycled Content Kraft paperboard that is milled in Cnada and free from any added PFAS.
WHITE ROCK
White Rock’s Ricardo’s recently opened its second location in the 800 block of Granville Street.
Tommie Jerks’ famous Jamaican Jerk Burritos will be popping up at One Love Boutique on Friday.
The Daytime Warming Centre in White Rock is currently closed.
SURREY
Lesa Lacey
Lesa Lacey was recently elected as the President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC) at the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Vancouver on March 21.
Shauna Woolliams has joined Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) as Vice President, Human Resources.
Bruno Wall has been appointed CEO of Wall Financial Corporation.
Tyler Westover has joined as Director of Business & Government Relations, while Shawn Low has been elevated to Chief Development Approvals Officer at the City of Surrey.
The Government of Canada has pledged $1.5 billion to TransLink through the Canada Public Transit Fund. The commitment includes $250 million for Metro Vancouver through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
The third reading, a conditional approval of the 72-story McCarthy Plaza project in Burnaby is scheduled for today.
The new 203-unit affordable rental building at 7392 16th Avenue in Burnaby, which was developed through Burnaby’s City Lands for Non-Market Housing program, has begun to accommodate tenants.
A major event in the history of both the automobile industry and Vancouver, the 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS) has finally concluded with 138,773 attendees. The event has broken its own attendance record for the second year in a row.
The province has declared that it will be discontinuing the Secondary Suite Incentive Program, which was implemented in 2023, due to to difficult financial situations.
Station Square in Metrotown, a project created in collaboration with Anthem Properties, will house Beedie‘s new headquarters, which is moving from 3030 Gilmore Diversion in Burnaby.
Bosa Properties and Army & Navy Properties have made changes to the original plan for the highly publicized Army & Navy Redevelopment, which also goes by the name Cohen Block.
Conditional approval for Anthem Properties‘ Phase Two of Burnaby’s South Yards is scheduled for March 25th.
A two-tower project by Wesgroup started construction at 1008 W 41st Avenue and 5755-5791 Oak Street in Vancouver.
On April 14, a public hearing will be held to solicit feedback from the public regarding nine proposed cannabis retailers in Surrey.
On April 23, the Surrey Board of Trade will host Networking at Night at Options Community Services (OCS).
LANGLEY
The Langley Skating Club is commemorating its 50th anniversary with a greatest-hits ice performance, “Party at 50!” On April 6, George Preston will host “A Journey Through Five Decades of the Langley Skating Club.”
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s MJT adidas Golf Series was won by Langley golfers Ryan LePrieur and Jackson Wang at University Golf Club in Vancouver held on March 21-23.
The Metalworking & Manufacturing Expo is taking place on April 2nd at the Langley Events Centre.
The City of Langley recently celebrated their 70th anniversary.
Oldhand Coffee has opened at 20528 Fraser Hwy.
ABBOTSFORD
The provincial government provided funding to three Abbotsford manufacturing companies, namely Columbia Kitchen Cabinets, Dynamic Windows and Doors, and Tiger Tool International, in order to generate additional local employment opportunities.
Gatekeeper Systems Inc., located on Wheel Avenue in Peardonville for many years, has established itself as a leading provider of video and data solutions for public transportation.
The Aldergrove Business Association is holding their AGM on April 3rd at 6 pm.
A new diagnosis strategy has been implemented at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, alongside the acquisition of two breast ultrasound rooms and additional ultrasound equipment.
Fraser Health‘s Senior Meals Program extends to Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Burnaby, and Peace Arch hospitals, offering $5 meals at hospital cafeterias.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has announced its newly elected board of directors: President: Paul Penner, RE/MAX Truepeak Realty; Vice President: Sam Varing, First West Credit Union and Secretary, Josh Reynolds, Illustrate Collective. Recently appointed directors are: Steve Couper, Cascade Aerospace; Jove Loewen, The Table Bistro/The Bridge Ventures Inc.; Jennifer Menge, Abbotsford Canucks; Jimmy Severn, Doane Grant Thornton and Vineet Verghese, RBC. They will be joining five directors who are already in place, including: Steve Czeck, Empyrion Technologies Inc.; Kevin Mierau, Mierau Contractors LTD: non-voting, past president; Dr. Khyati Shett, UFV School of Business; Kamna Suri, Sandman Hotel Group andLoren Taves, Taves Estate Cidery/Taves Family Farms.
CHILLIWACK
BC Electronics Repair is now open at 103-46187 Yale Road (across from Uptown Grill).
Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is officially the 4th fastest-growing Chamber in Canada.
Teri Westerby, a school trustee from Chilliwack, is seeking federal office on the New Democratic Party ticket.
A groundbreaking ceremony for a 56-bed supportive housing project in Hope, led by Cedar Strong in collaboration with BC Housing and Fraser Health, took place on March 5th.
The Lions Club, located at 45580 Spadina Ave., will host the Mount Cheam Lions’ monthly spaghetti meal on Friday, March 28.
An open house will be held at the pioneer village and farm museum located at 44146 Luckakuck Way on Saturday, March 29, by the Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association.
The 12th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice is set for Saturday, April 5, at Evergreen Hall, supporting the Chilliwack Hospice Society.
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre will host the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival’s best selection on April 5.
MAPLE RIDGE
Cythera Transition House Society, located in Maple Ridge, is set to receive around $19 million from the provincial government. This funding will support the construction of a six-storey building featuring 14 second-stage units and 20 long-term units.
Maple Ridge will begin gathering comments from residents, companies, and other stakeholders in April on a proposed renovation of the Lougheed and Dewdney Trunk corridors in the community core to improve livability and introduce new homes, amenities, and jobs.
MISSION
Deborah McClelland will be conducting a training session on board governance on April 3.
The new art collective and pottery studio, Earth & Ember, will have its Grand Opening on March 29th at 33261 1st Avenue.
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new members Mission Soapbox Derby Association and HC Global Professional
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