Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The retail centre Taylor’s Crossing, located at 1025 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, has been acquired by Spire Development Corporation.
A proposed six-story condominium building in the Tsawwassen neighbourhood known as the Beacon House, situated at 5535 14B Ave., 5550 15B Ave., 1500, 1512, and 1524 55A St., is being considered for preliminary rezoning approval by the Delta council.
A floating residence in Ladner that is distinctive in design is currently listed on the market for $3.9 million.
The Guru Nanak Food Bank has opened its second location in North Delta at the Kennedy Seniors Centre parking lot.
The endoscopy program at Delta Hospital, generously supported by the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, will receive a new $8 million facility, according to the Fraser Health Authority (FHA).
WHITE ROCK
Lena Xu
Lena Xu of RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty has been recognized as one of the Top 100 RE/MAX Realtors in Western Canada from January to June.
Hope Iglic is starting a new position as Team Leader, White Rock/SS CYMH at BC Public Service.
Rob Warwick marks four years with RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty.
The team at the White Rock BIA is now managing the Explore White Rock social media and website.
SURREY
Kanaris Paraskevopoulos
Kanaris Paraskevopoulos joins Westland Insurance as Chief Information Officer.
Leza Muir ICD.D officially steps down from the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Board of Directors.
Anthem Properties’ six-story rental building and 43-story strata tower, The Standard, located in Burnaby’s Central Park District at 6468 Willingdon Avenue and 4241 Maywood Avenue, has received occupancy.
Mortise Group’s commercial property located at 8140 120 Street in Surrey has been placed under receivership.
Inclusion BC announced the addition of the Developmental Disabilities Association and the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre as new members of the federation.
Kelfor Industries celebrated 50 years in business.
Cloverdale Otter Co-op officially closed on July 26th.
LANGLEY
Markus Gregson
Markus Gregson joins the Emco Waterworks team in Langley as their new Outside Account Manager and Eric Despins is the new Material Handler.
Aman Kundi, official opening in Langley. It is the largest commissary kitchen in British Columbia, a 10,000 square foot state of the art facility built specifically for food businesses ready to scale. Their second location is already under construction in Langford,
The pool at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will close for its annual maintenance beginning September 2, with plans to reopen on September 22.
The Langley School District is set to begin construction on a huge new school site near 76 Avenue and 211 Street — in the Smith area of Willoughby – and at the Monday, July 21, meeting, council deliberated a development variance request about the project.
11 new, dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Willoughby Community Park, outside the Langley Events Centre.
Langley Chamber welcomes new members: Hormone Health Matters, Forge Technical Solutions, Chelsey Elise Consulting, Texas Print, Signs & Custom Apparel, Origin Accounting, Kid Central Out of School Care and BnK’s Event Rentals.
ABBOTSFORD
BlockLab has entered into a new partnership with Affinor Growers of Abbotsford to provide a more efficient method of heating its strawberries through the use of the Hestia Bitcoin mining furnace technology.
The first Mill Lake pathway improvements initiative under the new Mill Lake Master Plan has been approved by the Abbotsford city council for $1 million.
Sukhman Gill, the newly elected MP for Abbotsford-South Langley, announced the opening of his constituency office at Garden Park Tower, #205-2825 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford.
A new childcare centre, Creating Smiles Childcare Club, will operate at Auguston Traditional Elementary in the Abbotsford School District. Meanwhile, Margaret Stenerson Elementary will be home to Fraser Valley Montessori Childcare.
Abbotsford has been chosen to host the 2025 BC Culture Days Provincial Kickoff, which will highlight the city’s expanding influence in the fields of arts, culture, and creative leadership throughout British Columbia.
CHILLIWACK
The Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth announced on Thursday (July 24) that applications are now open for the next round of Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants.
The new multi-use pathway on Bailey Road was completed by Tzeachten First Nation in partnership with the City of Chilliwack. The pathway is complete with pavement markings, new signage and improved drainage
The Stewardship Centre for BC‘s new Green Shores site at Cultus Lake is now open.
The Golfathon for ALS is reaching a significant milestone, with 2025 marking its 20th annual campaign.
Lock Search Group partners with Red Bull Canada to assist in the development of the leadership team at their new Fraser Valley facility in Chilliwack.
The Reptile Room on Young Road next to the Axe House has a new look!
Mary’s on Wellington, an independently owned & operated women’s intimate apparel & sleepwear boutique, has been in business for over 45 years!
PITT MEADOWS
Shoppers Drug Mart in Pitt Meadows is set to become the first in the Fraser Valley district to launch a Pharmacy Care Clinic.
Flip City Gymnastics’ Pitt Meadows location is opening in September.
The City of Pitt Meadows announced the grand opening of Grabenhorst Garden, a five-acre public garden located at 13895 Harris Road.
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is seeking new volunteer board members with legal, finance, advocacy and outreach, fundraising, or governance skills who want to promote its services.
The Rustic Roast Cafe and Bar will officially open its doors on August 2 at 18799 Airport Way #1007, Pitt Meadows.
MAPLE RIDGE
Pazarena Place recently opened at 11270 Pazarena Place, Maple Ridge.
Golden Rose Tattoo and Piercing located at 130 – 22529 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, celebrated 8 years in business.
Chad’s Pizza located at 22358 Lougheed Hwy, has officially joined the Downtown Maple Ridge business community.
Sage & Stone Clothing Co. has opened at 22633 Selkirk Ave #110, Maple Ridge.
MISSION
Kidz Hub Early Learning, a welcoming new space in Mission dedicated to supporting children and families in the community has officially opened at Unit 1 – 31895 Lougheed Hwy.
A grant application will be submitted by the City of Mission to assist in the funding of $7 million of a proposed $39 million public safety facility in the Cedar Valley, which would house Fire Hall No. 4.
The current bylaws, which prohibit cannabis production in all zones other than those approved by the ALC, were overwhelmingly decided to be maintained by the mission council.
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