Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
With funding from the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF), awarded through the Delta Community Foundation, Reach Child and Youth Development Society has raised $21,000 to support Delta Housing Be Mine Society, a grassroots non-profit that promotes inclusive and reasonably priced housing options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Delta.
In 2025, the City of Delta is adding an eighth market day and making the Ladner Village Market bigger by extending it down Delta and Bridge streets and letting village businesses set up pop-up booths.
The Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall site is being rezoned to make way for a mixed-use development, according to an application that has been received by the City of Delta. At the December 2, 2024, regular meeting of Council, the application will be presented for information.
Ladner Business Association has announced Stoilen Alston & Lang as the winner of their 2024 Wreath Decorating contest.
WHITE ROCK
The City of White Rock has received council approval for CCTV coverage of the waterfront. The initial phase will focus on East Beach, extending from Finlay Street to near Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza, with a total cost of $253,888.
Eyebar Optometry & Optical Boutique is celebrating their 19th year in business.
The Morrison Café has expanded to the Five Corners neighbourhood of White Rock!
SURREY
Taylor Archer
Beedie welcomes Taylor Archer back as their Vice President of Leasing.
Greg Timm of PCB Customs Brokers, has been named 2024 Bill Reid Businessperson of the Year.
Brett Armstrong has been appointed by Avison Young as the new Managing Director in Vancouver, with effect from December 2. With a focus on business expansion and expanding market share across the city and province, Armstrong will concentrate on carrying out the company’s primary strategic business plan.
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities this coming Tuesday December 3rd, the Rick Hansen Foundation is pleased to host a FREE virtual panel titled ‘The Power of Inclusive Decision Making” featuring five esteemed advocates and allies with varying lived experience as well as expertise in disability inclusion.
Orion Construction has officially commenced work in Surrey, marking the start of the new City Wide Produce facility on Friday, November 15th.
Roam Health and Wellness was named the 2024 New Business of the Year at the 9th Annual Clovies — East Surrey’s Business Excellence Awards, presented by the Chamber of Commerce serving East Surrey.
Bulk Barn Foods Limited has opened in Peninsula Village Shopping Centre, providing South Surrey with thousands of bulk products in a new 4,000-square-foot store.
Michael Schalke
Michael Schalke, a highly regarded employment lawyer, has joined Roper Greyell LLP in Vancouver as its newest Partner. Michael will keep up his practice of workplace law at Roper Greyell, where he has served clients in a wide variety of industries, such as the energy, food service, technology, entertainment, and natural resources sectors.
Fresh St. Market has opened its doors at Time Marketplace in North Vancouver, taking over the space previously occupied by IGA.
LANGLEY
Jon Castillo, the Operations Manager of Construction at Orion Construction, is celebrating 5 years with the company.
Orion Construction has completed work at Campbell Heights Industrial Centre V, which was developed by FARRELL ESTATES LTD.
Astria Properties is proud to announce that Dr. Ma Laboratories, one of our signature projects, has won in the Industrial category at the Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards!
Farm Country Brewing in Langley is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
Yorkson Optical located at A115-8045 204 St., Langley, marks its 1 year anniversary on November 30.
ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness held its grand opening celebration on November 30.
National Home Warranty Services and Pacific Home Warranty are pleased to participate in the 30th Annual Coats for Kids Drive, organized by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) in collaboration with the Surrey and Lower Mainland Christmas Bureaus. Donations can be left off at Building 200, 206-20434 64 Avenue, Langley, prior to December 5th.
The Langley Events Centre now boasts twelve new lighted, fenced-in pickleball courts, while Yorkson Community Park has four tennis courts. An illuminated relocation of the four tennis courts now located at the Langley Events Centre to 80 Avenue, in front of the Langley Tennis Centre at Yorkson Community Park, is in the works.
ABBOTSFORD
Kimberly Tamminga, PMP, has been named the board chair of Women’s Leadership Council – Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
Tabor Village in Abbotsford is currently seeking a new Director of Care.
“THE NUTCRACKER 2024 REIMAGINED” will be presented by Fraser Valley Academy of Dance on December 14 at 1pm at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave.
Five recommendations in the City of Abbotsford‘s draft strategy for handling overnight commercial truck parking were accepted during the council meeting. After then, it moves on to the next phase, which involves getting more input from the public and business community before being brought to the council for review.
CHILLIWACK
Amato Trattoria will open in downtown Chilliwack at 45959 Wellington Ave., in 2025.
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Coffee Chats with the Chamber networking event on December 12th at the South Sumas Bistro.
Members of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce can save 40 to 50 per cent on their stay at Whistler through the “Whistler 48 Hour Club” program, available to members of the Chamber.
More than 300 vendors will be present at the Christmas Gifts Expo, taking place on December 6th, 7th, and 8th at Chilliwack Heritage Park.
PITT MEADOWS
Blind Beginnings is moving to a new, larger home in January 2025.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Holiday Party for members on December 13th at the Golden Eagle Golf Club.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce has named the recepients of the 6th Annual Community Service Awards:
- Business of the Year: Pitt Meadows Combat Club
- Community Service Award: Krista Marion
- Youth Awards: Clarissa Moody & Tristan Kennedy
- Good Neighbour Award: Colin McIntyre
- Spirit of Pitt Meadows: C. Coates
MAPLE RIDGE
Wendy Mehat, previously the Officer-in-Charge of the Ridge Meadows RCMP, is transitioning to her new position as Chief Superintendent with the BC RCMP’s Provincial Operations Support Team.
Maple Ridge City Council has approved the Certified Professional (CP) Program, which is set to launch on January 1, 2025. Amendments to the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw have been approved to facilitate its implementation.
Touch Massage Wellness Centre opens at 101-22325 McIntosh Ave, Maple Ridge.
MISSION
A planned 159-unit complex at 9023 Cedar Street in Mission, which consists of two five-story buildings joined by a parking lot, will be open for feedback from residents.
The City of Mission will hold a tree lighting event on Wednesday, December 4, at Centennial Park, beginning at 6:30 PM.
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Candlelight Parade is scheduled on Saturday, December 7th at 1st Avenue, from Horne to Haig Street.
A survey has been launched by the city featuring designs and proposals for the playgrounds at Gary MacDonald and Jack Wade Park.
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