FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS APRIL 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Fraser Valley Business News 

          

DELTA

The 4.78-acre commercial property at 1223 Derwent Way in Delta was sold by Avison Young‘s Justin Omichinskin.

The When Love Hurts program, an online support and education group that equips women with the knowledge and skills to understand and recover from abuse, has been successfully launched by the Step Forward Health Society.

Work BC Delta is hosting a virtual  Job Fair Preparation Workshop on April 17 and April 25.

The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust Blueberry Rest Program is currently accepting applications. This program provides cost-share opportunities for producers to revitalize their soil following the removal of blueberry bushes due to the scorch virus.

 

WHITE ROCK 

Brad Davie has been appointed as the new fire chief by the City of White Rock.

A Hiring Fair is happening on April 13 and 14 at the Nomad Gallery and Framing Studio, for a the new Artigiano location, which will soon open in Miramar Village, White Rock.

Moby Dick Restaurant is marking its 50th anniversary.

Morgan Creek Golf Course will host the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas Fortinet Cup Championship, taking place September 22–28, 2025.

The Bayview Seniors Community, a new long term care and memory care senior community, will soon open in White Rock.

 

SURREY 

Dave Jamieson has been named the new President and CEO of Honda Canada Inc.

Kieran McConnell has been appointed as President & CEO of Creative Energy.

Jim Sinclair has announced his retirement as the board chair of Fraser Health and is currently in the process of seeking a new chair.

Beedie Capital welcomes Brendan O’Sullivan as an Associate Director.

The University of the Fraser Valley is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Student Housing. This position will be responsible for the strategic development, management, administration, and operations of student housing.

Pro-Health Pharmacy is now offering prescription drone delivery across British Columbia.

The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a number of the retail cannabis stores that are being considered for Surrey at a public hearing on April 14.

The consumer carbon tax in British Columbia has been abolished and reduced to zero dollars as of April 1, 2025.

The 13-unit rental building Springer Manor, located at 5190 Hastings Street in Burnaby, has been listed for $4,000,000 by Goodman Commercial.

A complimentary veterinary clinic in Surrey is being provided by Paws for Hope in partnership with Options.

Edmonds, the biggest of Burnaby’s four official town centres, has had a new community plan authorized by the city.

Polygon Homes marks its 45th anniversary.

 

LANGLEY 

Langley welcomes its first King Taps location at Willowbrook.

Danny Nagtegaal will assume the role of Principal at Langley Christian Middle School in the fall of 2025.

On Sunday, April 20, the Langley Area Mostly British (LAMB) club will kick off the 21st annual St. George’s Day car show in Fort Langley.

BM Group of Companies has officially began construction on its project Rowan, a community aimed at transforming modern living in Willowbrook, Langley.

Schindler Group has been selected to supply 20 elevators and 40 escalators for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.

Kindred Construction Ltd. and the Kwantlen Nation are building a six-story wood-frame apartment in Langley.

 

ABBOTSFORD 

Sandeep Poonian‘s Volt Health and Rehabilitation marks one year in Abbotsford.

The construction of the HME Abbotsford facility is currently in full swing and is quickly approaching completion, with an anticipated launch date is summer 2025.

Abbotsford’s CIVL Radio is marking its 20th anniversary as a campus radio station.

Caleb Condos by Whitetail Homes Group will soon open in  Abbotsford.

blueAPACHE has officially shut down its Abbotsford headquarters after 16 remarkable years on Johnston Street.

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members:  Abbotsford Police Foundation, C2 Imaging Canada, ULC, Canada Mats, Clearbridge Business Solutions, Evoke HR & Immigration Inc., GFL Environmental Inc., GILL MOTORS LTD, Gravis Farms Ltd., GreenCraft Doors, Hear Right Canada, Hydra Med Spa and Wellness, IG Wealth Management, Mae’s Seasonings Inc., Mogan Daniels Slager LLP, Reann Gasper MLA, Sohi Consulting & Code Solutions, Sport Chek Abbotsford, The Best Balance Solutions, The Country Canine Grooming Studio, The Slay Movement Collective, Unique Minds Consulting, Valley Airporter Shuttle, Valley West Glass, Wagner Heating & Air Ltd, and Warehouse Gym Co. Ltd.

 

CHILLIWACK 

The Fraser Valley Health Foundation is marking its 25th anniversary.

The Membership Movement, a movement of development, collaboration, and community impact, has been initiated by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce ranks fourth nationally among chambers with 500 or more members and has been named one of Canada’s Top 10 fastest-growing chambers.

April 1 marks one year since HSBC‘s transition to RBC.

 

PITT MEADOWS 

Stephanie Lau will be joining the City of Pitt Meadows as a Student HR Consultant.

Pitt Meadows Regional Airport has teamed up with Hush Acoustics to improve passenger comfort and aesthetics through innovative aviation-inspired acoustic solutions.

The Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows will host the 68th Annual Golf Tournament of the Food Executives Club of Vancouver on June 16.

The 1st Annual Amanda Todd Legacy Golf Tournament is taking place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows.

Coastal Collective + Co in Pitt Meadows has moved to 104 – 10973 Barnston View Road.

 

MAPLE RIDGE 

Angeline Rowell has launched her candidacy for the this year’s federal election as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding.

Natasha Sani has been hired as the newest counsellor to the Maple Ridge team at Coast Therapy, effective April 1st.

Touch Massage Wellness Centre is now open at Unit 101 – 22325 McIntosh Ave in Maple Ridge.

Maple Ridge Hyundai is thrilled to donate $10,000 to KidSport BC, helping to ensure that every kid in the area has the chance to play sports.

LGI Industrial & Construction Supplies® will be moving to a new home in Maple Ridge later this year.

The new Maple Ridge Food Truck Spot is now open in downtown Maple Ridge at 22759 Dewdney Trunk Road.

 

MISSION 

Clayton Aelbers has joined the RE/MAX Magnolia Family.

Earth & Ember, a new pottery studio and art collective, held its grand opening at 33261 First Avenue, Mission, on March 29th.

Kids Town Childcare, a new childcare facility has opened in downtown Mission.

On April 8th, a federal All Candidate meeting will be held at the Best Western Conference Centre, located at 32281 Lougheed Hwy Mission.

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