Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The City of Delta is inviting feedback on the draft Master Plan for Annieville Lions Park. This plan focuses on renewing infrastructure and prioritizing tree retention to enhance site flexibility and support shared uses. The primary objectives focus on enhancing accessibility, arrival experiences, and park connections to foster an inclusive and user-friendly environment.
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Delta council and project team members held a groundbreaking ceremony to formally announce the beginning of construction on the new Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
Delta may pre-zone the 72nd Avenue corridor to allow townhouse development along the important North Delta corridor as envisioned in the city’s Official Community Plan.
On August 10th, Ladner’s Memorial Park will play host to the Delta Community Animal Expo, a joint effort between FortisBC and the Delta Community Animal Shelter.
The North Delta Recreation Centre, located at 11415 84th Ave., hosts the North Delta Farmers Market on alternate Saturdays until October 4th.
WHITE ROCK
Method Aesthetics has opened at 105 – 1405 Johnston Rd, White Rock.
Live Yoga celebrates its 20 years anniversary in White Rock.
Tav Dhillon has launched the White Rock South Surrey Financial Center.
White Rock and Semiahmoo First Nation invite the community back for the 74th annual White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days on August 2-3, 2025, at the waterfront.
SURREY
Matthew Gillick
Matthew Gillick joins ClaimsPro as District Manager, Vancouver, to manage operations in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Delta Intellient Building Technologies officially broke ground for their new global headquarters.
Westland Insurance, a major player in Canada’s insurance brokerage sector, has completed the acquisition of Forefront Insurance Inc., with the deal taking effect on July 1.
Kevin Bieksa will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 ICBA Construction Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 2-3, 2025, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
Prospera Credit Union, Sunshine Coast, and Coast Capital will now look for the regulatory clearances required to finalize the merger.
Peterson has successfully obtained finance and closed on its acquisition of Create Properties, a master-planned development in Burnaby Lake Village. Creditor protection has been lifted from the project.
An enhanced Certified Professionals Program, run in collaboration with the Architectural Institute of BC and Engineers and Geoscientists BC, will be relaunched by Surrey City Council. This program assigns some of the municipal approval process to outside experts.
On July 12, Surrey Farms held its annual family-friendly blueberry festival at its location at 152 Street. Food trucks and vendors including as The Stackers, Roasted Revolution, Bean & Berry, Primos Street Eats, and Bad Mash Café joined the event.
The Surrey Fusion Festival is set to make its comeback at Holland Park in Whalley next weekend, on July 19 and 20.
The Storehouse Inaugural Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Cloverdale Community Hub Society‘s Storehouse Regional Foodbank expansion, is scheduled for September 17th at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club.
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, alongside the Scale-up Centre for SMEs, has revealed the 25 finalists for the 2025 Business Distinction Awards. See full list here.
LANGLEY
Neil Martin
Neil Martin has joined Astria Properties, taking on the role of Head of Retail Investments.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for this year’s Langley Business Excellence Awards, which will take place on October 23 at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Conference Centre and honour local companies and entrepreneurs.
The final reading of the rezoning bylaws for the property located at 20069 80 Avenue has been accepted by the Langley Township council, opening the door for the development of a 7-story apartment complex with 289 units. Additionally, the ground level of the complex will have about 1,943 square meters of commercial space.
A rezoning and community plan amendment that will permit the construction of a new church for the Grace Hanin Community Church on the outskirts of Murrayville in the 22900 block of 48 Street was approved by the Langley Township council.
ABBOTSFORD
Maciej Wilk
Maciej Wilk has been officially appointed as the new CEO of Flair Airlines.
Nathan Ngieng is the newly appointed superintendent for the Abbotsford School District.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Abbotsford, is set to host the second annual Manufacturing Industry Tour on Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
Sahota Live Grill has officially opened its outdoor patio for the summer season.
The Abbotsford Agrifair is scheduled on August 3.
CHILLIWACK
RCMP Supt. Darren Pankratz has been appointed as the new Officer-in-Charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.
Aaron Pete has been elected as the new chief of Chawathil First Nation.
The 1.78-acre retail property located at 5625 Promontory Road in Chilliwack has been listed by Harpreet Singh and Ingrid Soide of Cushman & Wakefield.
Arabelle’s Bakery, a Black-owned business in Chilliwack, has secured a $10,000 grant from DoorDash Canada.
Through accessibility grants from the Rick Hansen Foundation, Evergreen Hall has carried out improvements, including the recent installation of power-operated doors, which have significantly enhanced accessibility.
PITT MEADOWS
Scott Kyle marks a milestone with 25 years of dedicated service to Pitt Meadows Firefighters – IAFF Local 4810.
Morrison’s Smash & Grab will be at the Pitt Meadows Food Truck Spot on Saturday, July 19th, located at 11190 Bonson Rd.
MAPLE RIDGE
On The Run Charging has launched a new 10-port site in Maple Ridge, located at 20592 Lougheed Hwy. This site features two ultra-fast chargers with a maximum capacity of 400 kW and three with a maximum capacity of 180 kW.
Care Co’s Pharmacy in based inMaple Ridge, has joined the Pharmacy Brands Canada Family.
MISSION
A new restaurant in Mission, Sunflower Lodge BC, has taken over the former BlackBerry Kitchen in Heritage Park.
Cutz & Curlz Hair & Beauty Salon has officially opened at 33180 1st Ave, Mission.
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