Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Established in 2021, CultivATE is a food truck that has expanded to several hundred locations throughout the Lower Mainland. Since 2022, it exclusively employs women who fled the chaos in Ukraine and sought safety in the community. A program run by the registered charity ElevATE, CultivATE recently made a visit to Delta. The main goals of ElevATE are to support job opportunities, training, and food security for people from underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds.
The first Supper at Sunset on Aug. 22, hosted by John Gross, the founder and CEO of Peak Products, raised over $75,000 for the new Beedie Long-Term Care Centre in Delta. The event was put on by the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation) as part of their ‘Coming Home’ capital campaign.
After receiving an overwhelming number of applications for its School’s Out Summer program—which provides free or low-cost social, educational, and recreational activities throughout July and August—United Way British Columbia (UWBC) is asking the public to donate to the program in order to increase its capacity for future years.
Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre is hosting its 10th annual Passport to Kennedy open house from September 3 – 7.
The former Sundowner Pub in North Delta is being replaced by a five-story commercial development located at 11970 64th Ave. The development was approved by the city council during its third reading last month.
WHITE ROCK
On Sunday, August 25, Peace Arch Hospital held a two-hour celebration in the east parking lot to honour the hospital’s 70 years of service. The event, which included live music from a band, served as a fundraiser for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation‘s $10 million campaign to purchase new medical imaging equipment.
The City of Surrey and the City of White Rock announced their collaboration in the White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl. On October 5th and 6th, 2024, this event will commemorate the Peninsula’s vibrant arts, culture, and heritage. Activities are free and open to the public, with the exception of certain ticketed performances.
The City of White Rock proudly supports local artists through the Pop-Uptown Artist Program which lets artists display their work in the Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery at 15140 North Bluff Road. Applications for 2025 are open until September 3rd.
South Surrey eatery, Roadhouse Grille, has reopened after fire damage caused them to shut down in May.
Pardon Me Hearing Store is now open at 1267 Johnston Road.
SURREY
Klaus Wilkens
Klaus Wilkens, President and CEO of Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada, has officially joined the Board of Directors of the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
Peninsula Liquor Store will celebrate their grand opening on September 15th.at #101-15388 24th Avenue in Surrey.
Dacious Richardson, a member of Surrey Schools’ Safe Schools department, has been recognized as one of the 25 individuals in the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards for his mentorship of Surrey youth.
On October 26, the Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo will return to Surrey City Hall to highlight and promote Black entrepreneurs in collaboration with the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia.
Cheam First Nation has finalized the purchase of the Fraser River Lodge, a world-class tourism lodge and successful business which is located near the Cheam First Nation reserve lands, close to Agassiz BC. This new property is also just one mile upriver from their Cheam Fishing Village and Campground.
Mike McCardell
Mike McCardell announced his retirement at the end of the month, following a career spanning 62 years in the news industry.
The Surrey Board of Trade‘s Summer Sizzle networking event is happening on August 27th on the patio of Milestones Grill + Bar, 3085 152 Street, Surrey.
The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program offers up to $2 million from the Canadian and British Columbia governments this year. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funds the program through Innovate BC‘s Integrated Marketplace effort. The $3.5 billion partnership between federal, provincial, and territorial governments aims to boost Canada’s agriculture, agrifood and agro-based goods sector’s competitiveness, innovation, and resilience over five years. These funding applications are open until Oct. 6, 2024.
ph7 Technologies, a startup firm, has been making headlines for its solvent-based solvometallurgy technique for recovering platinum-group metals from industrial and vehicle waste. The company was one of 13 Canadian companies on the Cleantech 100 list this year and raised $22 million in Series A financing last year. Recently, pH7 received $1 million from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) to create an electrolyzer for copper extraction from mine waste.
The PGA of BC Championship was won on Tuesday in South Surrey at Morgan Creek Golf Course by Lindsay Bernakevitch, a professional at Victoria Golf Club.
LANGLEY
On August 12, 2024, Peter Heppner of Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Langley, was proudly awarded the 2024 CADA Laureate Award for Ambassadorship. The honor was presented by NCDA President & CEO Blair Qualey, alongside Alnoor Jiwani, Senior Vice-President of iA Dealer Services, and CADA President & CEO Tim Reuss. This award celebrates Heppner’s outstanding contributions to both the community and the automotive industry.
The owners of the iconic Hilltop Diner Cafe confirmed that the restaurant is permanently closed as of August 22.
A photo contest called “Pets on Pints” is being organized by the Langley Animal Protection Society and Camp Beer Co. The event is sponsored by The Newpoint Group and offers the chance for someone’s pet to be featured on a limited-edition beer label. Online entry is accepted until the contest ends at noon on September 3.
Jim Pattison Developments has recently submitted an application for the development of a grocery store, apartments, office space, and a community police office at the corner of 200 Street and 32 Avenue in Brookswood’s Booth neighbourhood.
Langley Meals on Wheels in Aldergrove is offering complimentary cooking classes that are available to all individuals. The classes will take place on Aug. 30 and Sept. 7 at the Firehouse Cafe.
ABBOTSFORD
Guri Saini has officially joined the Royal LePage Little Oak Realty and Royal LePage Northstar Realty teams.
Ryan Johnson, the General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks, has announced the appointment of Justin Pogge as the club’s goaltending coach.
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 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce expressed its gratitude to the local and regional authorities for the approval of the $2.64 billion Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program. The funding for this year will upgrade Highway 1 in Abbotsford between Mt. Lehman Road and Highway 11, which includes widening the roadway to accommodate HOV and electric vehicle lanes in both directions, building a new roadway 11 intersection, and replacing the Peardonville Road crossing. The project will widen the highway from Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford to Chilliwack.
Wiebe Properties Inc. has submitted a rezoning proposal for the Montecito Place to allow the construction of a six-story building that will house 130 modern units.
Albert & Co. Law is the new sponsor for the Abbotsford Community Foundation’s annual Smart and Caring Golf Classic, happening on September 12th at Ledgeview Golf Club.
CHILLIWACK
Twelve prefabricated classrooms will be built with $18 million in provincial funds, boosting student seats to 750 from 450 at A.D. Rundle Middle School in Chilliwack. LEED Gold-certified expansion is anticipated to finish in early 2026.
Petcurean, the award-winning manufacturer of luxury pet food brands Go! Solutions®, Now Fresh®, Summit®, and Gather®, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has established itself as a premium pet food industry leader. Petcurean announced the donation of 250,000 premium quality cat and dog food meals to animal rescues, shelters, and community groups throughout Canada, to celebrate its anniversary.
PITT MEADOWS
The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed for yearly maintenance from August 26 to September 8.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Community Service Awards by the City of Pitt Meadows.
MAPLE RIDGE
Maple Ridge’s permanent home at 11685 Fraser St. will replace the outdated temporary modular housing at 22548 Royal Cres., which will close at the end of its lifespan. New Vista Society and the Building BC: Community Housing Fund will convert 22548 Royal Cres into 98 permanent, affordable senior housing apartments.
Normal service on the West Coast Express, which had been suspended due to the CPKC labor dispute lockout that went into force on August 22, resumed on August 26.
The Haney Farmers Market in Maple Ridge, founded by Eileen Dwllies, marked its 20th anniversary.
The City of Maple Ridge has selected TWD Technologies Ltd. as its preferred supplier for engineering services.
The 2nd Annual Maple Ridge Celebration of People Engaged with a Dementia will take place at Albion Hall on September 7th.
MISSION
The spaces at 7460 Hurd St. in Mission will replace BC Housing‘s soon-to-close Diamond Head Motor Inn temporary flats. The building will be managed by Mission Community Services Society (MCSS), an experienced non-profit housing provider. Residents of the interim shelter will be helped to move.
The Board of Education of School District No. 75 (Mission) has authorized Infrastructure BC to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the design and construction of a new Mission Secondary School at 32939 7th Avenue, Mission.
The Historic Dewdney Pub & Liquor Store aka Church of the Blues and Cory Cassel Productions will host a bingo night in support of SARA for Women on September 20.
Empty Canvas artist Taneane is hosting a Paint Party on September 8th at HUBco Brewing.
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