Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Plans for a new plant that will produce 20,000 tons of battery-grade lithium annually, including the first electrochemical lithium refinery, were announced by Mangrove Lithium. The project is now being built in Delta, and is anticipated to be operational by the end of the year.
The groundbreaking ceremony for Delta Controls‘ new global headquarters in South Surrey was last week.
The $3.5 billion Roberts Bank Port 2 project has advanced significantly as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has formally begun the search for a contractor to build the new marine port planned for Delta.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced the completion of the terminal upgrades as part of the Annacis Auto Terminal Optimization Project in Delta. Construction, which began in 2022, involved consolidating two existing automobile terminals—Annacis Auto Terminal and Richmond Auto Terminal—into a single facility at the Annacis Auto Terminal.
Mayekawa Canada Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary.
WHITE ROCK
Grace Cleveland
Grace Cleveland has joined the partnership at Cleveland Doan LLP.
Aman Parmar has joined the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade team as Policy & Media Lead.
Kaci Adventures, a new leadership training opportunity has been launched this summer in White Rock.
The Ashberry & Logan Flower Shop in Mission has welcomed its new owner.
The 74th annual White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days, organized by the City of White Rock and Semiahmoo First Nation, will take place on August 2–3.
Russell Avenue Dental is now open at 15261 Russell Ave, Suite 301.
SURREY
Harp Khela
Harp Khela, DSBIA Board Chair, has been appointed to the inaugural board of the newly formed Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade (SWRBOT).
Saije Rusimovici has been hired as the new Marketing & Communications Coordinator at the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association.
ICONS Media + Magazine Inc. presented Charan Sethi, President and CVO of the Tien Sher Group of Companies, with the 2025 Icon of Industry Mastering Housing award.
The National Loan Program by Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada has reached a significant achievement, having disbursed $20 million to women entrepreneurs throughout the country.
Hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms will be covered by the government for free at the new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital beginning in March 2026.
The feasibility study for Canagold Resources Ltd.‘s 100% owned New Polaris gold-antimony project in northwest BC has shown excellent economics, low Capex, and low AISC.
The Pharmacist-led Patient Care Clinic at Shoppers Drug Mart #2231 in Surrey has officially opened.
LANGLEY
Serena MacDonald
Serena MacDonald has started working as a Territory Manager at Airfoam Industries.
The newest Regus workspace has opened at 20727 Willoughby Town Centre, C 200, Langley.
Langley Community Health & Hospital Foundation has announced its Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026:
- Nolan Clark, Rise CPA – Chair
- Tyler MacLean, Beem Credit Union – Vice-Chair
- Chris Johnstone, Coast Capital Savings – Treasurer
- Milan Mann, BM Group of Companies – Secretary
- Liz Bailey-Connor, First West Credit Union
- Peter Fassbender, Fassbender Consulting GmbH
- Timothy Grier, Lindsay Kenney LLP
- Harinder Harry, MNP
- Sanjay Kaul, Sofyx Systems Pvt. Ltd.
- Taras Kindzersky, TAK Capital and Consulting Ltd.
- Ryan O’Shea, Miracon Development Inc.
- Blair Qualey, New Car Dealers Association of BC
- Jamie Ruscheinski, The Property Twins
- Lisa Schmitke, First West Credit Union
- Navneet Sidhu, Langley Memorial Hospital
- Barb Stewart, LMH Auxiliary
ABBOTSFORD
Jessie Sunner
Jessie Sunner has been appointed as the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills for British Columbia.
Morris Interactive‘s Tanya Madden and Kit Rediron have completed the Mental Health First Aid- First Nations training through Opening Minds in Abbotsford.
Red Arrow + Ebus has been rolled out in British Columbia, with its inaugural route commencing on July 25.
White Cat Cafe will soon open at 110-32868 Ventura Ave. in central Abbotsford.
CHILLIWACK
The new chief and council of the Chawathil First Nation, which includes Chief Aaron Pete, Vice-Chief Kelsey John, and councillors Audrey George, Timothy Peters, Monica Florence, and Sarah Ewen, were all sworn in on July 18.
The Fraser Valley British Motor Club‘s annual Fraser Valley Classic Car Show at the UFV Chilliwack Campus on June 8 brought in $18,596.73 in proceeds. These funds will be allocated to the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation‘s ‘Greatest Need’ fund, which provides support for critical healthcare initiatives at the hospital.
The B.C. Arts Council awarded a total of $54,000 in grants to the Chilliwack Museum and Archives, the Chilliwack Film Society, and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.
A Canco Gas station will be built into a new highway-adjacent centre in Chilliwack, which is centred by the recently opened Marriott hotel.
MAPLE RIDGE
The historic Hampton location at 128 Avenue and 210 Street, which is owned by Andrew Gluck and his family as well as Honeybee Centre, is now home to the new paddocks for the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association, which offers horseback riding therapy for kids and adults with a range of abilities.
The 124th annual Country Fest, which is one of Canada’s longest-running agricultural festivals, is preparing for its upcoming event on July 26 and 27.
MISSION
Sunshine Party and Play, an indoor playground located at 33072 First Ave, Mission, has officially opened.
KIDZ HUB Child Care Centre will celebrate its grand opening on July 25 at 1-31895 Lougheed Hwy, Mission.
SARA for Women in Abbotsford and Mission is now running a fundraising campaign and has already reached more than half of its $50,000 target to assist women and children in rebuilding their lives after escaping abuse.
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