Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Northstar Clean Technologies has successfully secured a fifteen-year lease at its existing Delta, British Columbia location, Empower Delta Facility. This paves the way to retro-fit the existing pilot facility at this location to a full-scale commercial facility. The site currently holds all necessary regulatory approvals and permits for light industrial operations, offering a future expansion opportunity with reduced timelines and costs associated with permitting and site development.
George C. Reifel of Delta, who has served as the longest-serving director for Ducks Unlimited Canada, received an Honorary Doctorate from University Canada West during the Spring Convocation ceremonies.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 115th anniversary.
Dilli Express is opening soon at 11967 88 Ave, Delta.
Following 28 years at the Ladner Leisure Centre, the Delta Ice Hawks Junior A Tier 1 hockey club is relocating to the Sungod Arena in North Delta.
WHITE ROCK
The leases for both The Boathouse Kitsilano and The Boathouse White Rock will expire on September 21, 2025. Consequently, both restaurants anticipate closure.
The 2025 White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty, is scheduled on June 14.
The Nomad Gallery at White Rock, located at 1377 Johnston Rd., is opening their new exhibition, Our Mother Earth, which will feature Katherine Garratt.
SURREY
Niloofar Moradi
Simar Miglani of CAE and Niloofar Moradi of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) have been appointed to the National Board of Directors by Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM).
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has opened its second showroom in Canada, located in Surrey.
Light House, a consulting firm focused on green building, has launched the Circular Construction Accelerator program. This initiative, backed by Pacific Economic Development Canada, aims to assist businesses in the construction sector in improving their operational methods.
MatchBox Consulting Group is looking for a Property Accountant in Surrey.
The City of Surrey is starting on a transformation into a world-class entertainment and sports centre with the announcement of a revolutionary plan of 12,000-seat arena by Mayor Brenda Locke.
The Surrey Fusion Festival will be held at Holland Park from July 19-20 and will feature over 50 culinary pavilions, global stars, and free family activities.
The BC Cancer Foundation is supported by Orion Construction‘s Orion Building Futures initiative in connection with its work on the future BC Cancer Centre in Surrey.
Olive, a development by Porte Communities at 5292 and 5318 Kingsway in Burnaby, is set to get final approval.
LANGLEY
Liam Gibson celebrates 5 years with Orion Construction.
Luka Juric, the Director of Product Development and Brand Standards at Orion Construction, recently marked 5 years with the team.
Holcim has taken over The Langley Concrete Group of Companies, a prominent supplier of precast solutions employing 180 people. The acquisition includes two advanced production facilities located in Chilliwack and Duncan.
A new Data Visualization Tool has been introduced by Langley City. This user-friendly online platform enables residents, students, businesses, and community organizations to easily investigate critical local information in a visual format.
ABBOTSFORD
Orion Construction has completed the new 18,000 sq. ft. headquarters for ML-Truck Equipment in Abbotsford. The facility includes a 5-bay repair garage, office space, and a mezzanine, all tailored to enhance ML-Truck’s operations as BC’s authorized dealer for leading brands such as HIAB, Moffett, and Multilift.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce‘s Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for September 5, 2025, has already sold out by more than 50 per cent.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member including: Wild Woodworking, Ornae & Spirit Hair Studio, Clarity Family Law, Sunflower Lodge, Core Information Technologies, Vivid Health and Fitness, eSafetyFirst Canada, Abbotsford Graffiti Removal, We Make Stuff Happen, Lanka Jewels, Rorrie Vending Ltd., Insightful Solutions Consulting, Gathering Markit, Red Lotus Spa and Laser Inc., MIJ Consulting, and AKK Cargo and Earthmoving Ltd.
Abbotsford and Mission’s job markets were particularly strong in May, adding 1,000 new hires, according to Statistics Canada.
CHILLIWACK
Gary Teichrob, the founder of TYCROP, will be awarded an honourary degree by the University of the Fraser Valley on June 11.
An application for a new primary liquor license for the Chillibowl is currently being prepared following the conclusion of the sale of the downtown business in August 2024.
The Affordable Housing Society has acquired the Camelot Apartments on Mary Street in Chilliwack through the Rental Protection Fund of British Columbia.
Cycle Chilliwack has teamed up with Cycling Without Age, including both Yarrow and UFV chapters, as well as Pacific Developmental Pathways, after the successful GoByBike week.
Ruth and Naomi Mission‘s annual Night of Hope Gala in Chilliwack this May raised $240,000, which will be used for projects like a social enterprise coffee shop, exercise equipment, new outdoor furniture, and an expansion of their men’s and women’s recovery programs.
A survey is being conducted in downtown Chilliwack by the City during the month of June to gather the opinions of residents and businesses regarding the parking and transportation situation.
PITT MEADOWS
Stacey Goulding
Stacey Goulding assumes the executive leadership position at Leq’á:mel while continuing to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer at Katzie First Nation.
The Pitt Meadows Farmers Market will resume its summer schedule on June 10 at Spirit Square, located at 11985 Harris Road. It will be open every Tuesday until September 23.
An Amazon storage and distribution facility has opened in Pitt Meadows located on Airport Road, just east of Harris Road.
MAPLE RIDGE
The developers of the ERA Project have gotten most of the necessary clearances from city hall for the six-story structure, which will be located at 12011 223rd Street in downtown Maple Ridge. The shops in this phase will face Dewdney Trunk Road.
Maple Ridge’s Alouette Homes, a provincial facility with 18 involuntary mental health beds, opens to the public.
A rubberized surface will be created at the new park at Pazarena Place using tires, as certified by Tire Stewardship BC. The City of Maple Ridge was one of eleven applicants chosen for a community grant in 2025.
The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) is pleased to announce its upcoming night markets. On July 10, July 17, and July 24 at Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store, as well as on July 31, on Selkirk Avenue.
MISSION
Miriam Bozman
Miriam Bozman, Executive Director at Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, was elected to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of British Columbia (CCEBC).
The future Business After Hours events scheduled by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce include Chances Mission on June 12, Atlanta Flooring on June 26, and Industrial Plastics and Paints on July 17.
Fraser Valley Chain Link LTD. joins the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce as its newest member.
Canadian Tire, Save On Foods, Rona, White Spot, the City of Mission, and the Fraser Valley Humane Society are among the local businesses and organizations that are providing students with real-world experience through the school’s Employability Skills program.
Fraserview Learning Centre was the beneficiary of $20,000 raised through the Mission Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign.
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