Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Creative Door Services marks 55 years of service this year.
Teranet, a company developing modern land registry solutions and data-driven platforms for the real estate and financial services sectors, announced a strategic investment in ReadyWhen Tech Inc., a BC-based technology firm specializing in innovative solutions for real estate legal professionals, including GoVeyance.
The new training centre for Ladner Minor Ball at Cromie Park officially opened on Saturday, April 5.
Ladner Business Association is hiring a summer intern. The LBA is looking for a Marketing and Events Intern to join thier team.
Delta Youth Theatre (DYT) has received two prestigious awards at the Canadian Young Theatre Awards for its Spring 2024 production of Finding Nemo Jr., recognized for Outstanding Program Production and Outstanding Creative Team.
The North Delta Rotary Club launched the Magic Pencil Program, a new community initiative in collaboration with the Delta School District, with the help of a Community Prosperity Grant from the Delta Community Foundation. The program’s goal is to assist Delta families who find it difficult to cover their children’s back-to-school costs.
WHITE ROCK
Raef On Design & Print celebrates their opening in White Rock at 1461 Johnston Rd #107.
The White Rock Dumpling House has reopened for business.
This year, the April Book Sale of the Rotary Club of White Rock has generated $78,676, a 15% increase from the previous year.
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting the New Members Breakfast at the Ocean Promenade Hotel on May 21st.
SURREY
Shreyanshi Vala
Shreyanshi Vala, Co-Founder and Operations Director at BOLT Safety Society, has been honoured with the 2025 25 Under 25 Award from the Surrey Board of Trade.
Karissa Bourgeault, Project Manager at the BC Hotel Association, is celebrating 5 years with the association.
The Homewood Suites hotel, an all-suites establishment located in the almost finished City Centre 4 building of Surrey’s Health and Technology District off 96 Avenue, north of Surrey Memorial Hospital, will be managed by Aquilini Group, the owners of the Vancouver Canucks.
A new operations and digital transformation consultancy has launched on Vancouver Island. Aiyarise Intelligence Inc., co-founded by Brayden Everton and Rachel Krayenhoff, is now accepting clients as of May 1st, offering tailored support to businesses navigating change in an increasingly digital world. Visit their website www.aiyarise.com, or contact rachel@aiyarise.com.
According to Invest Surrey data based on proposed projects, 21 high-rises are under construction and another 70 have been approved. Currently, Surrey, Canada’s 11th largest city, has 11 high-rise towers, the tallest of which is 3 Civic Plaza, rising to 157.3m tall.
The BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI) is moving into a new phase, backed by a $140M investment from the Province of BC. The New Relationship Trust (NRT) will continue to lead efforts to support and provide capacity-building funds to First Nations, tribal councils, and organizations primarily owned by First Nations focused on clean energy project development in B.C.
The Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre, situated at 6711 154th Street, Surrey, has opened a new Return-It Express & GO station for old beverage containers
Shoppers Drug Mart‘s first pharmacy care clinic in Surrey, is now open at 7322 King George Boulevard.
Zefferelli’s, a Vancouver restaurant famous for its spaghetti, is set to close after 35 years of operation.
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and Burn Fund have announced the launch of the 2025 Hometown Heroes Lottery, aimed at raising crucial funds for specialized adult health services at VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Vancouver Community Health Services.
The City of Surrey has released a call for bids for the most recent stage of a significant road improvement project for a busy arterial route. The project includes paving improvements on 152nd Street, installing multi-use pathways, installing streetlights, improving traffic signals, and widening the road between 152nd and 164th streets from two lanes to four lanes.
The two-story office building at 3020 Gilmore Diversion was recently acquired by BC Housing with the goal of constructing a new permanent shelter on the site.
The Surrey Women in Business Awards 2025 recipients are: Entrepreneur – Small Business Category: Supneet Chawla, Ace Community College; Entrepreneur – Large Business Category: Farah Rattansi, My Empower Therapy; Professional Category: Jasmin Dhanda, ProSport Health Centre; Not-for-Profit Leader Category: Rhea Hubbard, Alex House; Corporate Leader Category: Andrea Roberts, RascalHR Systems Inc.; Emerging Leader Category: Arshita Saini, GluteNull and Social Trailblazer Category: Susan Bains, Equal Access Collective.
LANGLEY
The first King Taps location in Metro Vancouver has opened at Willowbrook Park Shopping Centre in Langley, which is operated by BGO.
Velocity Athletic Training Health and Functional Medicine is partnering with Nature’s Pharmacy located in Fort Langley, to offer consultations in areas of Menopause, Andropause, Anti-Aging, Sports Performance and overall wellness.
The 2024 Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award was awarded to Tami Logan, the long-serving president of Langley Dance Connections and the vice president of the Focus on Disability Network and Langley Special Olympics, in recognition of her 20 years of local voluntary work.
The Langley-based Urban Wellness Clinic has formally launched its new website, www.urbanwellnessclinic.ca, in an effort to improve its online presence.
Several bus service expansions along Langley lines have been announced by TransLink as part of the normal transit service adjustments that occur four times a year in January, April, June, and September.
The City of Langley has launched its Citizen’s Assembly, a group to help shape the future of Langley. The group will give recommendations to Langley City Council on important topics like community safety.
ABBOTSFORD
Sandra Dyck has been appointed as the new executive director of the Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford.
Columbia Cabinets celebrates its 55th anniversary in Abbotsford this year.
New members are welcome as the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) prepares to hold the provincial annual general meeting at University of the Fraser Valley in May.
Construction on the first phase of the massive Vicarro property in Abbotsford is scheduled to commence later this year, according to Pacific Peak Homes.
The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation marks 25 years of dedicated support for healthcare in the Fraser Valley region.
Pita Land Mideast Urban Kitchen is now open at 2649 Trethewey Street #103.
CHILLIWACK
Chris Price of the Chilliwack Jets has been named the PJHL Coach of the Year.
The Downtown Chilliwack Community Market will return on May 24 at the Central Community Park.
Economic development professionals in British Columbia will have access to first-rate training in investment recruitment thanks to a new relationship by ResearchFDI and the BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA).
PITT MEADOWS
The City of Pitt Meadows has expanded its Fire & Rescue Service with the addition of four new flex firefighters.
Duncan Stuart, a Mechanical Superintendent at Pitt Meadows Plumbing, marks 28 years with the company.
The “Future of Work” event is scheduled to take place on April 24-25 at Pitt Meadows Plumbing in collaboration with Houle.
On May 13th, the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce will host an open house at Driving Unlimited Academy, which will be hosted by Chamber President Jerry Kok.
MAPLE RIDGE
Care Co Medical Clinic run by Dr. Nageswara Kolla, has officially opened on April 7.
The Telus Friendly Future Foundation donated to the Friends In Need Food Bank an extra $15,000 to support its School Meal and Snack Program.
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking permission from the Agricultural Land Commission to construct two additional arenas as part of a significant renovation of Planet Ice. The facility will include a curling club and four hockey rinks, and it will be located at 23580 Jim Robson Way.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber, City of Maple Ridge, and School District 42 will host the official launch of MOMENTUM 2025, a new Economic Growth & Success EXPO, at Thomas Haney School in Maple Ridge on May 22, 2025.
MISSION
The MISSIONFEST 2025 REINVENTED: a celebration of local business, will take place on August 16 in downtown Mission.
The Mission Minor Baseball is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home will host the upcoming Business After Hours event of the the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 17.
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Mission Coffee News.
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