Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
Bill-Brassington
Bill Brassington has been named British Columbia’s Territory Manager for the Cover All Program team.
Mayor George Harvie recently announced his resignation from his position as Delta Police Board chair.
The greenhouse run by Pure Sunfarm, a subsidiary of Village Farms International Inc., has shifted to renewable natural gas (RNG) using a new production facility that uses methane gas from the Vancouver Landfill.
The City of Delta has issued Invitation to Tender No. 24-085 for Trenchless & Cut-and-Cover rehabilitation and repair of sanitary and storm sewers in various locations across the City of Delta.
The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust’s Hedgerow Stewardship program is accepting applicants for 2024/2025.
WHITE ROCK
Booth Applications for the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber Business Trade Show on The Peninsula, scheduled for June 1 & 2, 2024 at the Peace Arch Curling Club, 1475 Anderson Street, White Rock, are now being accepted by the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
With the help of generous sponsors The Chopped Leaf – Morgan Crossing and Finch Tree Dental, as well as a $100 gift card from Fortis BC, the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce donated $400 to the Sources Women’s Place from the proceeds of its International Women’s Day Celebration.
SURREY
Sean Penn
Sean Penn has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of national technical builder Chandos Construction (Chandos).
Harmeet Kaur Virdee, a Capilano University Arts and Entertainment Management student, has been nominated by the Surrey Board of Trade for the Top 25 Under 25 Award.
Chris Kaufman has been named the new CRM/Database Marketing Manager at Trotman Auto Group.
Salmon Sessions Music Festival Lineup Announcement is scheduled on May 1, at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club, 1284 184 Street, Surrey.
Neha Thakare is joining BC Hydro as a Recruitment Partner.
ARTMS Inc. has declared the successful completion of the acquisition by Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited.
The 2024 Women of the Year Awards have recognized Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, president and CEO of KidStar Nutrients, in the Rising Stars category.
VIU and Capilano University are currently seeking registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists to instruct the Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program as part of their collaboration.
A home-flipping tax will be introduced in British Columbia to reduce speculation and housing costs. Residential sales within a year of purchase will be taxed at 20 per cent of the profit starting January 1, 2025, and zero after two years. The Budget 2024 tax will be detailed by Finance Minister Katrine Conroy and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon at a news conference.
The BC Lenders Group Association named its new Board of Directors bringing diverse expertise and a shared commitment to excellence in providing educational events to mortgage brokers: President: Lee-Ann McEllister, ACC; Vice President: Kim Weishuhn; Treasurer: Matthew Sherriff; Secretary: Tania Hatcher; Directors: Kristina Morrison, Jennifer Sternig, Nicole Thomson, Cluny Coghlan, Yvonne Futter, Paula Hutton.
The GOLFTEC-sponsored Axis Insurance PGA of BC Championship will be held at the Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey from August 19-20.
To fund the construction of at least 30,000 additional apartments, the federal government intends to augment its Apartment Construction Loan Program with $15 billion. They have set a goal for the next decade to construct over 131,000 units.
The winners of the Surrey Women in Business Awards 2024, presented by Prospera Credit Union are:
- Katherine DeVita, Ocean Pointe Business Centre: Entrepreneur – Small Business Category, sponsored by BCAA
- Mona Matta of Verka Food International Ltd.: Entrepreneur – Large Business Category, sponsored by Fasken
- Anita Atwal,Entrepreneur – Small Business Category: : Professional Category, sponsored by the New York Institute of Technology in Vancouver
- Mannu Sandhu, iSAFF (International South Asian Film Festival): Not-for-Profit Leader Category, sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Madhvi Ramnial, Powertech Labs Inc.:Corporate Leader Category, sponsored by MNP
- Trisha Dulku, United Way BC – Lower Mainland Region: Emerging Leader Award, sponsored by Richards Buell Sutton LLP.
- Lauren Simpson, Self Advocates of Semiahmoo/UNITI: Social Trailblazer Category, sponsored by Manning Elliott LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants – Surrey
A new restaurant, Noble at the Hills at 16900 4th, opens for dinner on Monday, & for lunch & dinner the next Monday. NOBLE at the Hills offers amazing Italian styled food. Congratulations Mark Woodall and Chris Meyer.
LANGLEY
Capstone Asset Management boutique Canadian fund manager, is pleased to announce the strategic appointments of James Jung and Clayton Rutquist to its investment team.
The advancement of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain has been furthered with the appointment of a preferred proponent team tasked with the design and construction of eight additional stations. After conducting a competitive procurement process, the Province has selected South Fraser Station Partners as the negotiating party for the contract including: Pomerleau BC Inc., AECOM Canada Ltd., Aecon Group Inc., and
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members including Castro Real Estate, Gates Law Group, Simonsen Designs, Wow Factor Staging Concepts, Right at Home Canada (Fraser Valley), Bedford Counselling and Mediation, LMR Digital Marketing, KC Medical, and Abundance Canada.
Five Roads Brewing, a Craft Brewery, Tasting Room and Scratch Kitchen, celebrates its 5th year in business.
Forever Yours Lingerie, located at Fraser Hwy, downtown Langley, is celebrating its 28th anniversary.
ABBOTSFORD
Samantha Palmer, the business engagement lead for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, came in second place at the University of the Fraser Valley Sales Management Research Exhibition and Mixer.
A total of $2.4 billion, with $2 billion going into a fund to provide computing resources and technical infrastructure, will be set aside in the next budget by the Liberal government to improve AI capabilities.
With a budget of $3.6 billion, B.C. Hydro has issued its first request for private power producers in 15 years, with the goal of supplying 270,000 homes with electricity by 2031. All bids for extra energy must be in accordance with Clean B.C.’s definition of renewable power and incorporate at least 25 per cent First Nations equity in order to be included in the biannual power call.
In order to better assist local businesses in their growth and success in Abbotsford, the City of Abbotsford is launching a new survey to gain insights into the current needs and challenges of these businesses. An updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy will be informed by the feedback received throughout this process, which will build upon earlier input received through focused consultations with key business groups.
The 30th anniversary of Skills Canada BC will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Tradex in Abbotsford, as students prepare to compete in the provincial trades and technology competitions. A diverse range of trades and technology competitions, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, baking, welding, graphic design, 3D animation, and more, will now be held, bringing together over 600 students from secondary and post-secondary institutions across the province who won medals at Regionals.
Volatus Aerospace, in collaboration with the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Dr. Eric Saczuk, will administer the Science Experiential Aerial Research (#SEAR) Program to fifty students from the Abbotsford School District, 4-H BC Provincial Council, and Scouts Canada this summer, with the assistance of the Abbotsford Community Foundation Agricultural Enhancement Grant.
CHILLIWACK
Chilliwack will receive 73 temporary housing units through the Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH) program of the province.
Nine speakers and more than 50 organizations participated in the Chilliwack Rotary Climate Fair, which was held on April 13 and 14 at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre.
The province of BC has awarded more than $600,000 in grants to the Berry Environmental Resilience Research and Innovation (BERRI) Lab at the University of Fraser Valley‘s Chilliwack campus. The lab is set to open this summer.
Ruth & Naomi’s Mission – Interchange Location, 45466 Yale Rd, is set to be the site of a new 43-unit modular housing facility with construction expected to begin this summer.
PITT MEADOWS
Pitt Meadows Plumbing has been honoured with the 2024 BCCA Construction Leadership Award.
Five organizations and businesses from Pitt Meadows that were honoured at the annual Business Excellence Awards by the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce: Small Business of the Year—Foamers’ Folly Brewing Co.; Medium Business of the Year—Amsterdam Garden Centre; Large Business of the Year—Hopcott Farms and Meats; MacDonald Meechan Notaries—Young Entrepreneur of the Year—Lucy Meechan; and the Ridge Meadows Community Spirit Award—Kim Dumore SD42 Trustee.
MAPLE RIDGE
In partnership with the Province of B.C., The City of Maple Ridge announced $3.5 million in funding from the Province’s Growing Communities Fund for the completion of the expansion of Abernethy from 224 to 230 Street.
NNN Productions announced that the filming of the MAJOR feature film ‘Playdate,’ a comedy/action film starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, transpired smoothly at the intersection of Dunn Avenue and Golden Ears Way on April 7th.
Volunteers are needed for “Team Maple Ridge,” which will compete in the 2024 BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge.
The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual, Celebrating Women in Business on June 13th at the Albion Community Centre.
MISSION
The grand opening of the brand new showhome at Harrison Highlands is scheduled for April 20th.
Construction has begun on Mission’s new high school following the province’s announcement on Friday (April 5) that it will fund the project with $175 million.
Prospect Equipment is hosting an open house and a garage sale in Mission at 33320 Glasgow Ave.
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