Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The City of Delta has recently initiated a campaign called Save Our Transit. This campaign aims to increase public awareness regarding the potential cuts to transit services. Delta residents are being encouraged to take action by writing to the premier and other provincial officials, urging them to establish a sustainable funding model for TransLink.
Pure Sunfarms, one of the world’s largest cannabis greenhouse facilities, has become the first cannabis producer in the province to secure funding for a wildlife enhancement initiative.
WHITE ROCK
Peace Arch Hospital is hosting a special event on August 25th in White Rock to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The Handpicked Home, located at 1406 Johnston Road, is celebrating its 9 years in business.
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting a New Members Breakfast at the Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living, 2088 152 St., Surrey on Sept. 18, 2024.
The 2024 White Rock Craft Beer Festival, presented by Leah Chandler, Real Estate and Rob Blair Real Estate, is scheduled on September 21st.
Trendzone Barbershop is the recipient of the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Business Excellence Awards’ New Business of the Year.
SURREY
Al Schill
Al Schill, President and Leader of Schill Insurance Brokers Ltd., has been recognized as Salute’s Insurance Person of the Year.
Teresa Shergill has been named Commercial Insurance Manager, and Amanda Runcer has been reinstated to the position of commercial insurance sales representative at Schill Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Victoria Wensley has joined the Occupational Hygiene, Safety and Air Quality team in Metro Vancouver.
Hullo Ferries is celebrating their first anniversary.
The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is marking its 30 years in business.
Spexi Geospatial Inc., a Vancouver-based company, has successfully created a network of crowd-sourced aerial imaging that covers 131 communities in British Columbia.
WSX Canadian Grand Prix 2024 tickets are now available via SX Global. The WSX Canadian Grand Prix at BC Place on October 26, 2024, will bring top-flight Supercross action to Vancouver for the first time in almost 20 years and mark WSX’s debut in Canada.
The 2nd Salmon Sessions Music Festival, in support of the Little Campbell Hatchery, presented by Penmar Community Arts Society will be held on August 24 at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club.
A new clinic specializing in addressing neurological and cognitive changes has been established at the Centre of Excellence for Veterans and First Responder Health in Surrey. The clinic is now offering a virtual program specifically designed for veterans and their families.
LANGLEY
The Surrey Langley SkyTrain project has reached a major milestone with the awarding of all three contracts, bringing high-quality and affordable transportation closer to reality.
- SkyLink Guideway Partners (SLGP) has been selected to undertake the design, construction, and financing of the elevated guideway and its related roadworks, utilities, and active transportation components. SLGP consists of Dragados Canada Inc., Ledcor Investments Inc., and Ledcor Mining Ltd.
- South Fraser Station Partners (SFSP) is a collaboration between Aecon Constructors, Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc., and Pomerleau BC Inc. Together, they will be responsible for constructing the eight new stations.
- Transit Integrators BC (TIBC), responsible for designing and building the systems and trackwork, consists of AtkinsRéalis Major Projects Inc., AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., and Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.
ULI British Columbia welcomes its newest members including: Licker Geospatial Consulting Co., City of Vancouver, Township of Langley, Red Cardinal Homes, and reLoad Sustainable Design Inc.
Capstone Asset Management Inc. is searching for a Chief Financial Officer to manage and oversee its finance and operations department.
Smythe LLP is offering an Assurance CO-OP Internship opportunity starting January 2025 in Langley. Applications will be accepted before September 15th.
A year after opening its official BC branch in Langley, DBI Transport is now establishing a second location in Kelowna.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, On Line Collision.
The Fraser Valley Dental Society is excited to host its second annual Autumn Social event in Langley on September 21.
Abbotsford
Sarah Kooner, a healthcare advocate who works at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, has been named BC NDP candidate in Abbotsford South.
Abbotsford Community Foundation‘s Board Chair, Dr. Satwinder Bains, was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by B.C Premier, David Eby.
The Fraser Valley’s Highway 1 will receive $2.65 billion in funding for the upgrades between 264th Street and Mount Lehman Road. It comprises modernizing Highway 1 between Mount Lehman Road and Highway 11 in Abbotsford.
Abbotsford School District 34 is hiring for a Manager, Health and Safety with an immediate start date.
Sahota’s Live Grill is expanding and will soon be opening a new location in Abbotsford.
For the next ten years, Canada’s $10.4 billion commitment to buy up to 16 P-8A aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will support over 3,000 employment and contribute roughly $358 million to the country’s GDP annually.
KF Aerospace, which operates all over Canada and has been specializing in Boeing airframes for more than 35 years, was selected the 2023 Boeing Supplier of the Year for Safety and Quality.
CHILLIWACK
The aging Bradley Centre, which first opened at Chilliwack General Hospital in 1973, will be replaced by a new five-story facility built by Fraser Health in 2026. The project’s estimated $274 million capital costs will be split between the province and Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District.
Carter Hearing is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Bannister Chilliwack has raised a little over $3,500 during its 5th annual car show fundraiser for the Little Heroes Hockey Academy.
The Market Day at the Coliseum is happening on August 20th at 45323 Hodgins Avenue, Chilliwack Coliseum.
PITT MEADOWS
Businesses in Pitt Meadows are invited to an open house hosted by the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce on October 9 at the Driving Unlimited Academy in Pitt Meadows.
A new restaurant called Go Grill has recently opened its doors at 19265 Airport Way 301C in Pitt Meadows. The grand opening took place on August 12.
MAPLE RIDGE
The City of Maple Ridge has received approval from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for a $23.5-million expansion of the Albion Arena. This significant project includes the addition of a fourth ice sheet and upgrades such as a new NHL-sized rink, a fitness space, viewing areas, and other amenities.
On September 10, the RMH Foundation will be conducting the 50/50 Fortune Raffle, with all proceeds benefiting the Ridge Meadows Hospital.
Repair Monitor ranked the Maple Ridge Repair Cafe program as one of the top ten most productive in the entire country.
MISSION
Mission Memorial Hospital has just installed a cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) scanner. Cost estimates for the scanner and related renovations come to $9.85 million. The Ministry of Health, Fraser Health and the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, in collaboration with Mission All Together for Healthcare, have contributed nearly $7.28 million, $1.44 million, and $1.13 million, respectively.
Perfect Piece Optical Boutique recently celebrated their 8th anniversary.
The Purple Door will host its Grand Opening on August 30th, coinciding with International Overdose Awareness Day.
Courthouse Creamery has opened at 102-32818 7th Avenue, Mission.
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