Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Colleen Almrud
Realtor Colleen Almrud has been recognized as one of the top 10 per cent of Realtors in Greater Vancouver, winning the MLS Medallion Club award for 2023.
The City of Delta is among five BC municipalities awarded the Rick Hansen Foundation BC Accessibility Grant.
Reach Child & Youth Development Society will receive $1 for every treat purchased during the Delta Hot Chocolate Festival, which takes place from February 19th to March 23rd.
A federal investment of $917,050 through the Green Municipal Fund provide the City of Delta with $200,000 to study methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at various public and recreational buildings that generate the most carbon in the community.
The City of Delta has issued an RFP for marine structural engineers with relevant experience to design a boat ramp to replace the one at Wellington Point.
WHITE ROCK
White Rock Optometry Clinic’s new address is #2-1493 Foster Street and they are now open for business.
Local groups and organizations are invited to participate in the White Rock Volunteer Fair on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre.
A new licensed family daycare, Joy Harbour Child Care, has opened its doors close to White Rock Library.
In honour of International Women’s Day, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event at The Chopped Leaf – Morgan Crossing. Michele Partridge will be the featured speaker.
SURREY
BigRig Group has launched the BigRig Partz Exclusive Showroom located at #107 8173 128 St. in Surrey.
The Surrey Hiring and Education Expo on April 4, is taking place at Sheraton Guilford Hotel and hosted by Black Press Events.
TransLink receives $249,800 from a $917,050 federal Green Municipal Fund grant for its Metro Vancouver shared mobility pilot project. TransLink will use this grant for a larger pilot program to encourage 1,000 users to use alternative transportation following a successful trial conducted in 2019-2020.
The City of Surrey has been named one of the top employers for young people in Canada. This award has been received by the City for 13 consecutive years, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to supporting the growth and achievement of young talent.
Shiona Nickel
The Owner requests tenders for 830 meters of road widening along 32 Avenue in Surrey from 30m west of 184 Street to 188 Street. The BC Bid website (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) allows interested parties to download the tender documents directly from the website and submit them in a sealed package marked “Tenders for 32 Avenue Road Widening from 184 Street to 188 Street” to the first floor Main Reception/Information Desk, Surrey City Hall, 13450-104 Avenue, Surrey.
Starting on February 12th, all Harbord Insurance branches will be operating under the Waypoint name as a result of the merger between Waypoint and Harbord Insurance. This will create a stronger and more comprehensive insurance provider.
Clark Wilson is pleased to share that Shiona Nickel has been promoted from articled student to associate with their Estates & Trusts group. Shiona’s services include the preparation of wills estate planning assisting with the establishment and administration of trusts obtaining grants of probate and administration preparation of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and advance directives and assisting with estate administration matters.
David Nguyen has opened Cloud Edge Accounting services. Cloud Edge specializes in providing bookkeeping services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business.
LANGLEY
Jonathan Adams has started a new position as Manager Business Markets – Fraser Valley at RBC.
Canadian Home Builders’ Association Northern BC welcomes its new member from Langley, the Cascadia Windows & Doors.
BAM Canada is launching its first Missional Business Bootcamp on March 9 hosted by Christian Life Assembly in Langley. This event is designed to prepare business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals for whole life discipleship and stewarding their vocational calling.
Join the Great Langley Chamber of Commerce on March 28th for the their March Dinner Meeting: ‘Moving in Metro’ The Future of Transit in Langley featuring a presentation and discussion with Translink CEO Kevin Quinn.
Fort Langley’s annual film festival is taking place next weekend, Feb. 23 to 25. Brigitte Seib, founder of the festival presenter Creative Compass Society, said there will be a diverse and exciting lineup of films.
ABBOTSFORD
Shirley Wilson has been elected to the position of board chair of education for Abbotsford.
Vahid Roshan
Vahid Roshan has joined Fraser Valley Engineering Ltd. in a new role as a structural designer.
BC Cancer will host an info session for Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologists on February 26 via Zoom. The session will cover working at BC Cancer, using advanced equipment, and engaging in research initiatives.
Premier David Eby, along with Minister Bowinn Ma of Emergency Management, Agriculture Minister Pam Alexis, Abbotsford-Mission MLA, Sumas First Nation Coun. Troy Ganzeveld, and Mayor Ross Siemens of Abbotsford, announced that the province will be investing $76.6 million to upgrade the Barrowtown pump station in Abbotsford.
The LIFE Recovery Association of Abbotsford will host a gala to commemorate its 25th anniversary on February 24 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre.
A committee in the Fraser Valley Regional District has approved a resolution urging the provincial government to create a fund to help with the costs of radon mitigation in BC homes.
James Kehler
James Kehler has joined the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce team. James has been a member of the Council for our Company of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs Program (CYPE) and will now be working with the Chamber to further resource and grow CYPE to connect with more young professionals and entrepreneurs under the age of 40!
The 2024 Earlybird RV Show & Sale is rolling into the iconic TRADEX centre from February 22nd until February 25th, promising four days of excitement for RV enthusiasts, from curious first-timers to seasoned road warriors. The event features a bustling marketplace, hosting over 45 booths where attendees can explore and acquire all the necessary RV essentials.
CHILLIWACK
The Trades Open House is scheduled on February 29th at the Trades and Technology Centre on Tyson Road in Chilliwack.
BC Transit has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year.
A collaboration is formed between hydrogen fuel-cell supplier Loop Energy and industrial equipment developer H2 Portable Power Corp. to establish a hydrogen economy with zero emissions.
The Chilliwack and District Seniors Resources Society is seeking volunteers to assist Chilliwack seniors with their 2023 tax preparation at the Evergreen Hall from March 11 to April 26, and at the Cottonwood Centre.
Gardeners are invited to participate in the second year of the Salvation Army Chilliwack program, “Plant A Row For Us,” in order to supply fresh vegetables to The Pantry, their free grocery store, on March 12. A panel of knowledgeable local gardeners, including master gardener Brian Minter and gardening specialists Dan and Jack Oostenbrink, will lead a lively conversation about planting and growing fresh produce and answer questions from the audience.
PITT MEADOWS
Myriam Goes has taken on a new position at Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No.42 as an Education Assistant.
MAV Aerosafety Consultancy LLP is providing a 36-month Airline Pilot Program with practical training at the Pitt Meadows Campus.
MAPLE RIDGE
Avison Young will soon offer for sale or lease the Kingston Business Park, which was developed by Cedar Coast and built by Orion Construction. The park is situated north of Port Kells and the Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge.
Maple Ridge is opening its final public feedback period on a 2024 budget that addresses housing, public safety, economic growth, and infrastructure while managing taxpayer costs. At a special Council meeting on Feb. 13, Council approved service upgrades for the 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan, raising property taxes by 6.5 per cent for the average $985,700 Maple Ridge home. The projected increase is below half of regional city increases.
The 2024 Heritage Awards Ceremony, organized by the Community Heritage Commission, will take place at the Albion Community Centre located at 24165 104th Ave on February 21st.
Maple Ridge has been recognized as one of the top places to work in BC for the first time in the BC’s Top Employers competition.
Maple Ridge City Council will be reading a rezoning Application for Units 102, 104, 106 and 116 at 22633 Selkirk Avenue to allow accessory Pharmacy use in a proposed new medical clinic/pharmacy in Phase 4 of the Brickwater Building. There will also be a public hearing in light of a rezoning application and Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment at 11405 236 Street to permit the construction of 18 townhouse units on the developable portion of the site and adjust the boundaries and add lands to the Conservation designated area.
MISSION
Slice Delight Pizza has opened at 8160 Manson Street, the former Pizza Time and Mission Mini Mart location.
Mr. Lube + Tires is now open for business at 32785 Loughweed Highway, Mission.
Over $800,000 will be distributed to Mission Public School District (MPSD) by the province through the Feeding Futures program. School districts will receive $214 million over three years to establish or enhance school-based food programs as part of the initiative.
The brand-new Maple View Heights Apartments, where residents have been settling in since January, hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 13.
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