Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The City of Delta is currently assessing potential pre-zoning locations for townhouse and/or six-story apartment complexes in order to speed up approval procedures in higher-density regions.
Tsawwassen Springs will play host to the 26th annual Delta Health Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 12th, presented by Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.
A new long-term care facility at Delta Hospital in Ladner has been funded by a record $18.25 million raised by the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.
A staff recommendation to submit a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for a building under construction at 2601 56 St. was granted approval by Delta Council at its regular meeting on May 26.
The Ladner Business Association welcomes new members: Tsawwassen Orthodontics & Periodontics, Transform Me Natural Health Solutions, Pacific West Real Estate Group and Sandpiper Preschool.
Blue Moon Collectables is reopening June 1st in Ladner.
WHITE ROCK
Kingha Coffee Roasters is set to host a two-day event focused on hands-on coffee roasting and sensory skills training on June 21st and 22nd.
The Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD Ready Commitment, which is organized in collaboration with the White Rock BIA and the City of White Rock, will kick off on June 26. Presenting Sponsor TD Bank Group is supporting the event through its corporate citizenship platform, TD Ready Commitment, Series Sponsor RE/MAX.
The 2025 White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific, is set for June 14th.
PR Fitness Studio, located at 1430 Johnston Rd, White Rock, is celebrating its 4th anniversary.
The new intensive care unit at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock will be renovated and expanded with a gift of $5 million from the Cowell family.
The Boathouse, a restaurant that has been serving patrons at its Marine Drive site since 1981, will be shutting down in September.
Nominations are now open for the 27th Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards.
SURREY
The Building Relocation and Deconstruction Association of BC has officially launched, marking a new chapter for the industry.
The five-acre property, located in the Hazelmere neighbourhood close to the U.S. border at 18679 0 Ave., Surrey, and zoning A-1, sold on January 31st for $5.9 million.
The province has raised its annual minimum wage, increasing the lowest hourly rate from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, effective June 1st.
The Burnaby student housing complex GEC Burnaby Heights, located at 438 Gamma Avenue, has been listed by Avison Young‘s Bijan Lalji, Jason Mah, and Sanchika Murugiah for GEC Living.
A request for proposals has been issued by the City of Surrey for a special development advisor to establish a mixed-use City Centre Entertainment District on land situated in Surrey City Centre.
Dania Gardens, a six-storey rental building for seniors, has officially completed construction at 4277 Norland Avenue in Burnaby.
The Standard, a 43-story stratum skyscraper in Burnaby located at 6468 Willingdon Avenue and 4241 Maywood Avenue, was completed by Anthem Properties.
Surrey’s iconic Cloverdale Flea Market celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Yummy Slice Pizza in South Surrey has opened at 2670 152 St Suite 310.
LANGLEY
Joe Varing of Varing Marketing Group sold a 2.5-acre rural property at 25022 36 Ave., Langley, right off Fraser Highway, for about $1.7 million on February 28. This Agricultural Land Reserve site, with $670,000 per acre as the final transaction price, has been improved with a 2,600-square-foot residence, provides a strategic long-term hold with frontage and future potential, taking advantage of the area’s continued growth and close proximity to important transportation routes.
Horne Pit in Langley’s Brookswood district is to be rezoned for homes, employment sites, a nature reserve, and a community park after the town council approved the proposal.
Langley has acquired a site for its next new school, located in the rapidly expanding Willoughby neighbourhood at the intersection of 198B Street and 74 Avenue in the Southwest Latimer area.
On Monday, May 26, the Langley Township council decided to move forward with a 122-unit affordable housing project at 7883 199 Street, west of the Langley Events Centre across 200 Street.
Langley City’s Cascades Casino Resort celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen at Clayton Market in Langley has recently completed its renovation.
ABBOTSFORD
Tribe Property Technologies has completed the acquisition of Ace Agencies, a rental property management firm located in Abbotsford, for a total of $1.4 million.
The Fraser Valley Regional District and Cleanfarms have announced a five-year pilot program to assist farmers in recycling bale wrap and silage plastics. The program will run from 2025 to 2029.
Abbotsford council has backed a proposal to replace the existing animal and plant health centre on Angus Campbell Road with a new facility at King and McKenzie roads, moving forward with an application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
Abbotsford’s Conair Group Inc. has been enlisted by the British Columbia Wildfire Service to assist in combating summer fires, utilizing the company’s newly acquired two Daher TBM 960 Air Attack aircraft for the season.
Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw Elementary School has secured a grant from Tire Stewardship BC aimed at enhancing accessibility in its playground for children of all abilities.
CHILLIWACK
A $1,500 grant from the Chilliwack Foundation helped the Chilliwack Hospice Society to buy two new refrigerators for its main office on Vedder Road and at the Thrifty Boutique on Evans Road.
The Grove, the most recent project in collaboration with the City of Chilliwack and BC Housing, is scheduled to open soon.
An experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager is needed for an 18-month temporary contract starting August 1, 2025, at Chilliwack School District No. 33.
Protrack has officially opened its doors at 1313 7th Ave, Hope.
PITT MEADOWS
Rainforest Adventure Camps will be runnings its Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Camp, New Westminster/South Burnaby Camp, and Tri-Cities Reel Adventures Camp all summer long from June 30-August 29.
Flip City Gymnastics will be in Pitt Meadows on Saturday for the 84th annual Pitt Meadows Day.
Best Western Pitt Meadows has once again received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award this year.
MAPLE RIDGE
GM Restaurant located at 20726 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, is celebrating its 31 years in business.
Maple Ridge will award $10,000 incentives to businesses that demonstrate genuine impact and audacious initiatives as part of the city’s Innovation Challenge.
The City of Maple Ridge is hosting an Open House on the 3 New Transit-Oriented Areas including Haney Place, Maple Meadows Station, and Port Haney Station, on June 5.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an event at the Albion Community Centre on June 12, Celebrating Women in Business.
Maple Ridge has kicked off its ERP procurement process as part of a larger effort to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
MISSION
The Boswyk Seniors Activity Centre, located at 7682 Grand St. in Mission, will host the Mission Seniors Centre Association’s annual Older Adult Wellness Fair as part of the celebration of B.C. Seniors Week, which takes place from June 1–7.
Mission Community Services Society will be hosting a Community Fun Day at Centennial Park on July 18.
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Kidz Hub Early Learning.
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