Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Guy Leeson
Guy Leeson has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of the Delta Police Department.
South Delta Arts Guild launches its most recent exhibition, “West Coast,” at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen (1710, 56th Street). The exhibition will be on display from February 28 to March 30.
A court-ordered sale of a vacant site in Ladner Village for $3,980,000 is available to townhouse developers with zoning amendment permissions.
The rezoning application for a Westham Island farm, which involves the construction of a second additional farmhouse in the 4300-block of Tamboline Road, was recently finalized by the Delta council.
The CPABC Richmond/South Delta Chapter is celebrating the achievements and milestones within the CPA community on Date: March 22 from 10 AM – 1 PM at KPU Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Rd, Richmond.
Ladner Artisan Chocolates has permanently closed its doors.
The City of Delta is proposing to relocate the Ladner Bike Park to Kensington Park North.
WHITE ROCK
Darcy Dupont
Darcy Dupont has been appointed as the Senior Project Manager of the Community Hub Project by the City of White Rock.
On March 6, 2025, White Rock will celebrate Women’s Day at the ‘Women Who Lead’ event, hosted by Mayor Megan Knight at Oceana Parc (575 George St.).
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the New Members Breakfast on March 19th at Oceana Parc.
Attend a free Fraud Awareness Workshop on Tuesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre, hosted by White Rock Community Policing, White Rock RCMP and the Semiahmoo Community Safety Society.
BC Food and Beverage are hosting a webinar with MNP experts Henry Halliday and Mike Cristea discussing two critical areas shaping global trade and business strategy — tariffs and transfer pricing.
SURREY
Indra Bhan
Indra Bhan, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce‘s acting executive director, marks 22 years with the Surrey Board of Trade.
The Construction Foundation of BC is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members: Ruairi Spillane, Founder and CEO of Outpost Recruitment; Randy Callaghan, a former employee of PCL Construction; and Byron Conroy, owner of Yeti Refrigeration.
Darin Harding, Ali Kenyon, and Aiden Callison have joined as principals in HCMA‘s partnership group.
Coral Narayan has been appointed as the new strata account manager at Schill Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Thrive4Blacks now has a physical office space at 301-10334 152A St., Surrey.
The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for youth with disabilities to apply for post-secondary financial assistance for the 2025/2026 academic year via the Rick and Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities, generously funded by the April 1 Foundation. For the 2025/2026 academic year, funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available to youth with disabilities who are under the age of 30 years as of the application deadline, looking to complete a 1- to 5-years post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada. Applications will be accepted until May 14, 2025, and recipients will be announced in the Fall.
Rob Gregg
Rob Gregg has been appointed as Partner at MCW Group of Companies.
Protec Installations Group and Axis Technical Services (ATS) collaborated to successfully install an advanced structured cabling system for the Hamilton Transit Centre of the Coast Mountain Bus Company.
Espiritu Financial Inc. is pleased to announce its status as an Associate General Agent (AGA) with IDC Worldsource, recognized as one of Canada’s largest Managing General Agencies.
WingsUp! is opening a new location at the Walmart Superstore Plaza, 12451 88 Ave., in Surrey.
The British Columbia Biocontainment Treatment Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital offers a variety of services to assist with the management of infectious diseases. After EpiShuttle installations in over 30 countries and EpiTrainings in 20, Fraser Health Authority and BC Emergency Health Services medical personnel received specialized training from EpiGuard.
LANGLEY
Neil Martin
Neil Martin has been appointed as the Head of Retail Investments at Astria Properties.
Two new members have been welcomed to the Vantage Ag team: Ayesha Noormohamed, who will serve as the Administrative Director at the Canadian Head Office in Langley, and Larry Hertz, who will be based in the prairies as the SK Sales Manager.
The Station House Café in Langley has reopened on Feb. 25.
Langley townhouse development site has been sold for $7.1 million per acre, by Joe Varing of the Varing Group.
The Station Café celebrated their grand opening.
Kyle Dodman
Kyle Dodman has been appointed the Vice President of Fraser Valley Industrial at NAI Langley.
ABBOTSFORD
Mark Village, the inaugural Goalkeeper Coach of Vancouver FC, has announced his retirement in advance of the 2025 CPL season.
UPS Fraser Valley Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Calibre has announced the promotion of Ian Baird to Vice President of Construction, while Zack Staples has taken on the roles of Vice President of Development and CFO.
Farmhouse Brewing is planning to open a new site in Abbotsford, adding to their existing Chilliwack.
Time Toys, a new toy store, has just opened in the Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford on March 1.
Abbotsford Council is nearing final approval for two six-storey apartment buildings, which will feature a total of 132 units, located at the intersection of McDougal and Montrose avenues.
Abbotsford was ranked as Canada’s fourth-cheapest city to rent in.
A security company called Group Security Services Ltd. has sued a Thind Properties company, seeking over $145,000 for security work done at the Highline property in Burnaby’s Metrotown, along with interest and outstanding service fees.
CHIILIWACK
Laurie Throness, a former MLA, has secured a position as a trustee for the Chilliwack School Board after winning a byelection on March 1.
Chilliwack Search and Rescue received a $25,000 check from the Sardis Kiwanis Club to assist with the construction of a new building.
The CIBC branch in Hope is set to close permanently on August 21, 2025. Customers will have their accounts moved to the Chilliwack branch located at 9245 Young Road.
The Cultus Lake Sailing Club will host its Spring Fundraiser on March 9 at the Lakeside Beach Club, located at 4131 Columbia Valley Rd.
DuffleBag Theatre will present The Three Musketeers at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 16.
The village has awarded a $156,000 contract to Kurts Construction for renovations at 160 Lillooet Ave., which will become the future home of a much-needed primary care facility.
PITT MEADOWS
Staff Sgt. Michelle Luca has been appointed as the first detachment commander for the Pitt Meadows RCMP.
Assistant Chief Dave Saddler was honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his exceptional service and commitment to the community.
Pitt Meadows council urges the province to boost investment in agriculture, emphasizing the ongoing lack of support for farmers.
The Pitt Meadows Art Gallery, located on the main floor of the South Bonson Community Centre, is seeking new handmade products for its gallery shop.
MAPLE RIDGE
The Canadian Mortgage and Home Corporation‘s (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund has granted the City of Maple Ridge $16.6 million to expedite home development and address the expanding requirements of the community.
A new industrial park is in the planning stages by the City of Maple Ridge near the northern end of 256th Street.
A new shop local initiative called Choose Maple Ridge has the support of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Maple Ridge.
MISSION
The Sunflower Lodge has officially opened at 7494 Mary St., Mission.
Earth Options Pet Food by Pets First is celebrating its 31st anniversary.
The third phase of the 14th Avenue multi-use pathway is now underway in the City of Mission.
The multi-family redevelopment site located at 7431 Hurd St., Mission, was sold by Jag Cheema of Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty on February 14th for $725,000.
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners in the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards, which include:
- Employer of The Year: The Penny
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Award: Mission Friendship Centre Society
- Customer Service Excellence: The Blackberry Kitchen
- Home-Based Business of the Year: A Step Above Foot Care
- Charity / Non-Profit of the Year: Mission Literacy in Motion
- Business of the Year (1-20 Employees): Amazi Coffee House
- Business of the Year (21+ Employees): Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Deanna Wood at Iron Mountain Health and Wellness
- Business Leader of the Year – Gwen Schmidt
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