Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Gwen Martin has been appointed to the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Leadership Fellows Program.
Sher Vancouver‘s Sundar Prize Film Festival has introduced the Luminaries Program, designed for youth and student creators aged 16 and older. This initiative provides aspiring young filmmakers with valuable hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities.
A new recreation facility called The Nest will open next spring at Tsawwassen Mills mall, offering volleyball and pickleball athletes a fresh venue to enjoy their sports in South Delta.
The City of Delta has received a revised application for the redevelopment of Tsawwassen Town Centre.
WHITE ROCK
Caffe Artigiano has opened at 1431 Johnston Rd in White Rock.
Hilson Construction has been awarded the contract by the City of White Rock to construct a permanent display for the city’s historic antique fire vehicle.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, a former MP for South Surrey-White Rock, has been appointed to an advisory council position by the Conservative Electors Association of B.C.
Hilson Construction has been awarded the contract by the City of White Rock to construct a permanent display for the city’s historic antique fire vehicle.
SURREY
Firas Al-Tahan
Firas Al-Tahan has been appointed as the Practice Leader for Transportation in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley at Stantec.
Lee Murphy has joined the Export Navigator team as an Export Advisor for the Vancouver Lower Mainland region, specifically the Fraser Valley.
The Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, located at 6336-177B Street in Surrey, has officially opened.
The 36-story residence, Flamingo Tower, which has redefined Surrey’s urban skyline, recently conducted its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
The 2024–2025 school year ended with a surplus of $33 million for Surrey Schools, which will primarily go toward a reserve fund or “rainy day” fund.
On October 2, TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn will address the future of transit service in Newton at a luncheon held at Bombay Banquet Hall in Surrey.
A public hearing will be held at City Hall on October 20, at 7 p.m., to review an application for the construction of a four-tower project in Surrey’s downtown. The project will consist of two residential towers and two mixed-use towers.
Cloverdale Chamber elected new board members at its annual general meeting held on Sept. 18. The Chamber’s 2025-2026 board members are:
- President: Jen Temple – Trademark Group of Companies
- Co-Vice President and Secretary: Jennifer Cowden – United Way
- Co-Vice Presidents: Leanna Napolitano – BDC
- Treasurer: Sandra Parker – Parker & Associates
Directors:
- Coreen Windbiel – Surrey Association for Community Living
- Lesley Noland – Starline Windows Limited
- Brooke Fernandes – KSW Lawyers
- David Endacott – Atkinson Landscaping
- Jas Dhindsa – Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd.
- Marty Jones – Storehouse Community Hub Society
- PK Ram– McDonalds Restaurants
- Tal Rana – TSR Consulting
- Jacquie McBain – Go To Promotions Inc
LANGLEY
Nelson Neves, Regional Director – BC, marks his 5th anniversary with WIS International Canada.
Harry Gill will be joining Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants as an Accountant in September.
The new DSW location in Langley, located at 19705 Fraser Hwy, Unit 620, is now operational.
Two BC Builds initiatives in the Township of Langley are currently under construction: 128 new rental homes in Aldergrove and 118 in Willoughby.
ABBOTSFORD
ICICI Bank recently held the grand opening of it’s new branch in Abbotsford.
The former Greyhound Bus Station in Abbotsford is scheduled to undergo renovations, which will result in the creation of a cutting-edge Auto Estimating facility for Fix Auto.
Training camp schedule for Abbotsford Canucks revealed: October 1–3 at Abbotsford Centre, with a scrimmage scheduled for October 4 in Chilliwack.
CHILLIWACK
Jatinder Mann has been appointed as the new director of the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of Fraser Valley.
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce will host its impactful Chamber Connections event at the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack on September 23, 2025.
The City of Chilliwack has launched its 2026 Financial Plan Survey as of Sept. 16. Residents are encouraged to participate in the budget planning process for the 2026-35 Financial Plan, with the survey open until Oct. 17.
The Chilliwack Curling Club‘s $20,000 donation to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation has funded the installation of a new bladder scanner at the Chilliwack General Hospital.
PITT MEADOWS
The Pharmacy Care Clinic will be opened at Shoppers Drug Mart Pitt Meadows on September 26th, located at 19150 Lougheed Highway.
West Coast Kia is currently hosting its Grand Reopening Sale.
Pitt Meadows council is currently actively seeking funding for a new blueberry festival that is scheduled to take place in 2026.
MAPLE RIDGE
Rock Ridge Apartments, a 64-unit purpose-built rental apartment community located at 11779 Burnett Street, Maple Ridge, is nearing completion and is being presented by Cushman & Wakefield.
A gold award was presented to Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems at the 36th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association.
Four finalists have been selected in each category for the City of Maple Ridge‘s $10,000 Innovation Challenge. Winners will be revealed on Oct. 20 at the Patch Brewery.
The City of Maple Ridge has announced that the demolition permit application process for builders and developers has been simplified with the implementation of a completely online application process.
MISSION
Community Futures North Fraser celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Revive and Align Therapy Clinic celebrates it’s first anniversary.
The Mission Job Fair will be held at the Mission Leisure Centre Gymnasium on October 8.
Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation has launched the ‘Health-for-Health’ initiative, aimed at providing 13 purpose-built housing units for healthcare professionals located near Mission Memorial Hospital.
The provincial housing target for 2024/25 was surpassed by the City of Mission.
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