Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Homeowners interested in building coach houses, secondary suites, or other small-scale multi-unit housing, are invited to attend Delta’s Housing Our Future PLAN-A-THON. The City of Delta’s Development Department will be available at the North Delta Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 23, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, to provide residents with a one-stop-shop for in-person support for their development questions.
The Nordel industrial strata unit located at 130-8208 Swenson Way, Delta, has been listed by Jamie Schreder of Royal LePage Wolstencroft for $750,000.
Global Container Terminals will be presenting this year’s Delta Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon on December 12th, at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn.
The Halifax Wharf Rats will take the stage at 11415 84th Avenue, North Delta Centre for the Arts, on November 23, as part of the City of Delta‘s Fall Music Series.
The Artisan Holiday Craft Market will take place on November 16 at 11285 Bond Blvd. in partnership with Sunshine Hills Elementary PAC and the North Delta Artisan & Gift Market.
WHITE ROCK
Leah Chandler
Board Chair Leah Chandler, Vice Chair Susy Tucker, Treasurer Kyle Grant, Board Secretary Jamie Carson, and Directors Laura Cornale, Yehen Dhanawansa, Kelly Hodder, Raina Niessen, Terry Ross, Torrie Thomsen, and Peter Zhang were among the members of the White Rock BIA’s 2024–2025 Board of Directors.
The Uptown Festive Shopping Crawl will be held in White Rock on November 16th in collaboration with the following businesses: Clancy’s Tea Cosy, Grounds & Greens Cafe, The Handpicked Home, Kintec, Christian Science Reading Room, Mashawee Grill, Ashberry & Logan Floral Designers, The Art of Flowers, Looby Doo, Nomad Gallery, Tapestry Music, The Shop Next Door, The Mason Jar, and Veerji Fish n’ Chips.
Buena Vista Massage recently celebrated 30 years in business.
SURREY
Brynn Nheiley
Brynn Nheiley has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC), effective November 12, 2024.
The City of Surrey was named by Food & Wine as one of the top ten developing food cities in the world.
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has announced the appointment of its 2024-25 Board of Directors at the 137th Annual General Meeting. Walter Pela, Regional Managing Partner at KPMG, has taken on the position of Chair for the organization for the 2024-25, while Stuart Louie, Co-President of London Drugs Group, has been named Senior Vice-Chair. See full list here.
Harbour Air has introduced its first wheeled flight service, providing transportation between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
After a recent official recount, Garry Begg has officially declared Surrey-Guildford back for the NDP by a margin of 22 votes.
The application date for the Securing Small Business Rebate for 2023 crime and vandalism has been moved to January 31, 2025.
Joshua Gaglardi, the CEO of Orion, which has built a number of structures in Surrey, including the new food processing plant for Nanak Foods in Campbell Heights, was voted Business Person of the Year at the 26th annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards.
Surrey City Council has approved Corporate Report R149, which expands the Cloverdale Town Centre plan boundary to incorporate the Fairgrounds and additional properties located west of 176th Street and north of 60th Avenue.
Westland Insurance has announced its acquisition of MSP Insurance Corp., known as Mitchell Sandham Pastor Insurance Brokers, effective November 1.
The Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce is set to host a “Kickoff to Christmas” lunch on December 4 at the Cloverdale Community Kitchen.
LANGLEY
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums presented the Greater Vancouver Zoo with two landmark awards in wildlife preservation: the Colonel G.D. Dailley Award for conservation of Western Painted Turtles and the Peter Karsten Award for the Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Recovery Project.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members: JJB Insurance Agencies Inc, Dynasty Glass, Sandra Flora, Rogue Bookkeeping, Smith Accounting and Tax, and Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.
Tiny Tiger Candle Co. celebrates 3 years in business.
The Langley Community Health & Hospital Foundation is looking to hire a Corporate Partnerships lead.
Langley Arts Council celebrates 56 years on November 23rd at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre.
ABBOTSFORD
ClaimsPro LP announced the appointment of Teresa Kingshott as manager to the Abbotsford location.
The Abbotsford Airport Authority is seeking two business-minded individuals from the Fraser Valley or Metro Vancouver with expertise in Aviation/Aerospace and direct investments to serve as volunteers.
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Fraser Valley has awarded the City of Abbotsford the Industry Partner of the Year award in recognition of its partnership in delivering a series of educational workshops to construction industry professionals on the BC Energy Step Code.
Mann International Travel and Tours will soon open its new location in Abbotsford.
Doane Grant Thornton LLP is relocating to a new space in downtown Vancouver at 733 Seymour Street.
The BC Pharmacy Association will have one returning director and two new members joining the BCPhA Board of Directors starting on Jan. 1, 2025. This year, BCPhA members elected Livia Chan, from New Westminster, Bless Morales from Abbotsford, and Kylee Power from Nanaimo.
According to Insolvency Insider: Uppal Farms & Greenhouses Ltd. et al., which own farmland and operate a farm located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, were placed in receivership on November 5 on application by TD Bank, owed approximately $12.5 million. TD Bank advanced agricultural loans to the companies which have not been repaid. The companies have defaulted on the loans and a subsequent forbearance agreement, including by allegedly diverting funds, opening an account with another financial institution and refusing to provide a copy of a lease to TD Bank. The companies are unable to fund payroll, gas has been shut off and the property is in a state of disrepair. Deloitte is the receiver. Counsel is Owen Bird for TD Bank, Ian K. Sorenson Law Corporation for the companies and Liberty Law Corporation for MGB Ent. Ltd. and MKR Growers Ltd.
CHILLIWACK
Tammy Boersma, a Chilliwack resident, has joined Agilyx Group as an Implementation Consultant.
Tydel Foods has relaunched their shop in District 1881 – with the opening of their brand new specialty shop – The Cheese Bar!
Smooth Effects Chilliwack, located at 45300 Luckakuck Way #109, is soon launching memberships, offering exclusive perks and discounts.
CR Sabers is celebrating one year at their new location at #108-45950 Thunderbird Lane, Chilliwack.
PITT MEADOWS
“That’s a Wrap,” a holiday exhibition of local handmade gifts at the Pitt Meadows Art Gallery opens on Saturday, November 16, and will run until December 24.
Laura Grist Interior Design is joining the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) in commemorating the 30th anniversary of their Coats for Kids campaign.
Maple Ridge
The Dewdney Trunk water reservoirs were recently upgraded by the City of Maple Ridge at a cost of $5.9 million. The upgrade was designed by Stantec Consulting and constructed by Tritech Group Construction.
The rebranding strategy of the City of Maple Ridge was honoured with multiple awards at the 2024 MarCom Awards. These included a Gold Award for the redesign of the city gateway signs, a Platinum Award for the Explore Maple Ridge Guide, a Gold Award for the Public Art Booklet, and an Honourable Mention for the Recreation Programme Guide.
A new digital tool has been introduced by the City of Maple Ridge, which hopes to revolutionize the building permit procedure for new residences, businesses, and other constructions.
Golden Ears United Church is seeking volunteers for Help Portrait, an event that provides free family photos to people who otherwise couldn’t afford a private photo session, on December 8.
MISSION
Flowers on Wren is hosting its Grand Opening and Open House from December 13 – 15 at 8421 Fennell St.
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Breaking Ground Excavation and Take 5 Oil Change.
The City of Mission has been notified that Blackberry Kitchen will be ceasing operations later this fall.
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