Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
247 Fulfillment is expanding with a new west coast location in the province. The company is seeking a warehouse and operations manager who possesses strong logistics expertise, determination, and technical skills in WMS to oversee its new site in Delta.
Admissions are now open at Strava College for 2025.
The Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society has announced the expansion of its Mobility Service Dog (MSD) program to the Vancouver and Delta regions.
Mangrove Lithium is currently in the process of constructing the North American’s first electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, B.C. This facility will be capable of producing battery-grade materials that will power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles annually.
WHITE ROCK
Harp Khela has been inducted as a Board Member for the inaugural South Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade.
ArcWest is pleased to announce that Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. will be funding a $4 million drilling program at its Todd Creek Copper-Gold Project in 2025.
White Rock is proceeding with the construction of six-story residences at 1589 Maple St. following the first and second readings by the White Rock council.
SURREY
Debra Doucette
Debra Doucette has been appointed as the Chair of Odlum Brown, an investment firm headquartered in Vancouver. Doucette has been with Odlum Brown since 1991 and served as President and CEO for 17 years before becoming Executive Chair and CEO a year ago.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, who is leading British Columbia’s public health response to the opioid overdose crisis and spearheaded the province’s pandemic response as the provincial health officer, will be inducted as an officer of the Order of Canada.
Fraserview, a Surrey-based company known for its manufactured wood products since 1994, has acquired the Coulson Mill, situated a few kilometres up the Alberni Inlet, for an undisclosed amount.
Coughlin Insurance Brokers announced the opening of its British Columbia office at 6A – 9965 152 St., Surrey.
The world leader in mobile on-site refuelling services, 4Refuel, was recently acquired by one of H.I.G. funds’s affiliates from Finning International Inc. H.I.G. Capital is a prominent global alternative investment firm that manages $70 billion in funds.
Squamish Nation and the British Columbia provincial government inked a landmark land deal on June 26th, which enhances the land management practices and safeguards cultural places, community-significant regions, and fish and animal habitats.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has recognized Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) as the 2025 Practice of the Year. This honour is the sole VECCS Level 1 hospital in Canada to receive this recognition.
Costco members can now take advantage of a new Interior Paint Program, brought by Cloverdale Paint and their subsidiary Rodda Miller Paint. This program gives members access to high-quality interior paint at a great price, further demonstrating Costco’s dedication to its customers’ convenience, satisfaction, and quality. The program is available at select Costco test warehouse locations.
The GEC Education Mega Centre by Global Education Communities Corp. at 10240 City Parkway, an unnamed Tangerine Developments project at 137A Street and Whalley Boulevard, and SkyLiving by Allure Ventures Inc. at 100 Avenue and 138A Street got 758 net new rental units from Surrey city council.
LANGLEY
A modification to a massive development project in Fort Langley’s downtown, situated on property owned by the mayor’s foundation and being developed by Fort Langley Properties Ltd., was authorized by the Langley Township council.
Over the next five years, the Langley School District plans to spend an estimated $1 billion on 18 large-scale construction projects, such as new schools, acquisition of school sites, and expansions.
The automated waste collection service in Langley City will begin in August 2025, and new bins for garbage and organics will be distributed to single-family homes and non-strata townhouses starting July 9.
ABBOTSFORD
Michael de Jong, K.C. has joined Maple Leaf Strategies team in Western Canada as a Strategic Advisor – Western Canada.
The IKEA Abbotsford Plan and order point, situated in the West Oaks Mall at 32700 South Fraser Way, Unit 80, is expected to open in late Fall 2025, expanding the chain’s network of such locations across Canada.
The proposed construction of a 100-unit apartment structure on Whatcom Road, in close proximity to Castle Fun Park, is currently in the advance stages of approval.
Gladwin Heights Church in Abbotsford is preparing to construct a six-story structure at 3474 Gladwin Rd. that will house 68 low-income seniors.
CHILLIWACK
Dr. James Mandago
Dr. James Mandago has been appointed as the new president and vice chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley.
Darren Joneson has been appointed as the new president of BC Family Doctors.
Homestead Cider is set to host the Big Summer Bash for the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce on July 8.
The City of Chilliwack announced the opening of a new Spray Zone at Philippson Family Park, situated at 46661 Sylvan Drive, courtesy of a recent donation of $40,000 from the Philippson family.
Sushi In Japanese Restaurant has recently opened next to Gracie Barra Martial Arts.
Amato Trattoria will soon open near Five Corners Downtown Chilliwack.
PITT MEADOWS
Naidine Burdett has joined the team at PhysioCare At Home.
Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House will soon open at 19800 Lougheed Hwy in Pitt Meadows.
Thiara Blueberry Farms stands on Ford Rd and Harris Rd are now open for the season.
MAPLE RIDGE
The public is being urged to support the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS), which has been working for nearly a year to restore a significant salmon breeding river in Maple Ridge.
The seniors wellness clinic at Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre, run by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, will be closed for the month of August.
A new 129-unit complex named On the Edge Apartments is set to be constructed at the intersection of Edge Street and 121st Avenue.
The City of Maple Ridge and Kwantlen First Nation are collaborating on Bring to Market Industrial Land Study, aimed at attracting industrial investment and creating jobs on about 119 hectares of underused industrial land in Albion.
A new strategy for Investment Attraction and Business Retention and Expansion has been endorsed by the Maple Ridge City Council. This strategy will serve as a roadmap for the subsequent stages in the development of a robust, diversified local economy, the attraction of new investment, and the support of local businesses.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce and the City of Maple Ridge have partnered again, building on the two-year alliance’s success. The new agreement extends support for services like advocacy, events, and business development.
MISISON
Corona’s Mexican Restaurant located at 32525 London Ave., celebrates its 7th anniversary.
Mission Folk Music Festival is happening on July 25 – 27, 2025 at Heritage park in Mission.
The Cruikshank Redemption announced the opening of Market Sunday 32020 Lougheed Highway, right beside Matus Appliances near Rona.
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