Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The industrial property at 1223 Derwent Way was bought out by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District for $37.15 million.
Twin Sails, owned by Clay Allmin and Brave Brewing, owned by Chris Peacock are merging.
Commercial fishermen will soon be able to sell their freshly caught fish at the Elliott Street Wharf in Ladner, according to new regulations put in place by the city.
A rezoning proposal has been submittied for a new purpose-built 78-unit rental complex at 5737 Ladner Trunk Rd. by Maple Leaf Homes.
The BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ Capital Campaign has received a $50,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen, which will help build a new Breeding and Training Centre of Excellence.
Construction on the new Winskill Baseball Diamonds is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 22 and will continue through to late September 2025.
WHITE ROCK
Brad Davie has been appointed as the new fire chief at City of White Rock.
Kingha Coffee Roasters opens in South Surrey at 15585 24th Avenue, and will be having public coffee tastings starting May 3rd.
The 2025 White Rock Farmers Market Season kicked off on April 20th.
The White Rock Museum and Archives‘ Bay Marketplace is currently accepting applications for Canada Day 2025, which will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
SURREY
Jacqueline Liu has assumed the position of Senior Director, Finance at the Canadian Mental Health Association, effective March 31, 2025.
Quinn Leyland is starting a new position as Senior Director of Brokerage Operations at Colliers.
Townline announced the promotion of Jamie Read to the position of Vice President of people and culture.
A licensable, scalable “kit-of-parts” template called Base Design has been launched by EllisDon to speed up the process of making affordable housing.
Cushman & Wakefield‘s Matthew MacLean has the listing for 709 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver.
The six-story mixed-use property at 9419 173A Street in Surrey has been listed by Harpreet Singh of Cushman & Wakefield.
The commercial Advisory Group of Avison Young Vancouver has sold 13055 80th Avenue, a 2.3-acre commercial property in Surrey, on behalf of Pure Industrial.
Canadian consumers have chosen RE/MAX® as their most trusted real estate agency, according to the BrandSpark® Canadian Trust Study.*
Rocky Mountaineer kicks off its 35th season, featuring updated menus on Canadian routes that offer guests meal options inspired by the regions the train traverses. Rocky Mountaineer is collaborating with local suppliers to provide ingredients sourced from the region.
LANGLEY
The strata industrial project Link 200 in Langley, which was created by Astria Properties and built by Orion Construction, is completely sold out.
Langley Jeweller, known as Creative Goldsmiths, marks its 53rd anniversary this year.
The shopping plaza located at 20175 Langley Bypass in Langley has been listed by Sheldon Scott and Arjen Heed of Sitings Realty in conjunction with Stuart Morrison and Randy Heed of Colliers.
The Langley Township council is making progress in the development of a new municipal nature park, which will be named Nathan Creek Wetlands Park. The park will be located just east of 264 Street and south of 80 Avenue.
Compass Cohousing’s owner-developers gathered on April 16 to hold the groundbreaking for their long-planned new residence at 6644 203 Street.
ABBOTSFORD
Peter Durrett has been appointed as the Outside Sales Representative for Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. in the Fraser Valley.
Ray Velestuk, the longtime secretary-treasurer of the Abbotsford School District, is leaving his position in Abbotsford.
Crystal Vision Hearing Centre will be moving to it’s new location in June at Unit 302 – 2050 Sumas Way, Abbotsford.
Registration is now available for the upcoming SuperHost Training: Foundations of Service Quality Certification Workshops, hosted by the Tourism Abbotsford, on either April 22nd or May 21st at the CityStudio at Centennial Building.
The Abbotsford School District, in collaboration with the Abbotsford School District Retired Teachers Association (ADRTA) Heritage Committee, has completed the What’s In a Name? legacy project, designed to raise awareness about the history of local school names.
The federal election’s advance voting period begins on Friday, April 18, and ends on Monday, April 21.
CHILLIWACK
Jakes Construction Ltd. has secured the contract for the restoration of Othello Road.
Chilliwack Ford, the Downtown Chilliwack BIA, and the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival are set to host a weekend of excitement with the Chilliwack Party in the Park on April 26th at Central Community Park.
The Essential Health Care Workers‘ Accommodation Program, a collaboration between the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, Chilliwack Medical Staff Association, Fraser Health Authority, Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation, and Algra Bros Developments, offers visiting health care professionals furnished, short-term housing for just $50 per night. The costs for the condo and the furnishings were supported through a collaborative cost-sharing arrangement by community partners. The Chilliwack Division of Family Practice sees this program as a model for other communities facing similar shortages.
3,065 streetlights in Chilliwack have been converted to LED lighting, which equals an annual savings of around $189,000 according to the City of Chilliwack.
The Sweet Spring Flower and Animal Festival at Greendale Acres Farm at 41905 Yale Rd. W., opens its 2025 season and will run through May 11.
The Comedy Department’s Improv Comedy Rumble will be held at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 25.
Chilliwack producer and DJ “Garneau” will play at the “Trust Me” loft party on April 25 at Sidekick Brewing, 45530 Vedder Mountain Road, starting at 6 pm.
PITT MEADOWS
The City is proud to continue its partnership with the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce through a renewed Fee-for-Service Agreement—investing $18,000 annually over the next three years to boost local economic development.
The City announced that it has increased the size of its Fire and Rescue Service by adding four more flex firefighters to its roster.
MAPLE RIDGE
During the annual Citizen of the Year Awards ceremony that was held by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation, the renowned veterinarian Dr. Adrian Walton was selected to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Lucy Meechan was honoured with the Teesha Sharma Memorial Award, and Noah Augustine was chosen to receive the Youth Achievement Award. Kevin Nosworthy, president of the Maple Ridge Community Foundation, was selected as the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award.
Maple Ridge city hall is moving forward with the North 256 Street Industrial Lands project, aimed at attracting new businesses, creating jobs, diversifying the tax base, and supporting long-term economic growth.
MISSION
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Community Futures North Fraser and Export Navigator BC for a virtual workshop focused on helping businesses expand beyond BC. The event is scheduled for April 23.
The Triple Decker Comedy Tour is coming to Captain’s Cabin Neighbourhood Pub at 33331 Harbour Ave, Mission, on May 17th.
The nominations for the annual Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission program are open until April 30.
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