Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
JVK is relocating its BC operations to 7672 Progress Way.
MLA Delta North Ravi Kahlon is seeking third term as the BC NDP candidate in the North Delta.
Delta Agricultural Society donated $1 million to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation‘s $18.25 million ‘Coming Home’ Campaign for the Beedie Long Term Care Centre, which will replace Mountain View Manor.
Join the Delta Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 9th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the East Delta Hall where they will showcase members benefits.
WHITE ROCK
Grant Residential Group presents the 2024 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival, which takes place on June 14 and 15, and spans the Five Corners and Uptown areas of White Rock.
The 2024 White Rock Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific, will grace Five Corners and Uptown White Rock from May 24th to the 26th.
Three new businesses have opened in White Rock, which include: The Morrison Cafe, Kitchen + Bar, Dastaan Modern Indian Cafe + Bistro and Thrifty’s Grocery Store.
The White Rock Farmers Market is back for the season, which will run every Sunday until October 13th.
The Business Trade Show on the Peninsula is scheduled to take place at the Peace Arch Curling Club in White Rock from June 1-2, hosted by the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Thrifty Foods will host a grand opening celebration at its brand new White Rock store in Miramar Village on May 16.
SURREY
Kevin Shackles
Kevin Shackles has started a new position as a Senior Planner at the City of Surrey as part of an interdisciplinary team working to deliver the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan. Surrey’s Action Plan will facilitate the delivery of housing supply in the short and long term while improving the development approval process through several initiatives.
Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock, and Trendzone Barbershop, are joining as the newest exhibitors at the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce‘s Business Trade Show on the Peninsula.
The ceremonial opening of the Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre will take place on May 11 at 7789 18th St, Burnaby.
For the whole month of May, all Better Business Bureau Learning Courses and Certificates are 40 per cent off for Accredited Businesses and 25 per cent off for non-Accredited Businesses.
Deer Lake Homes Ltd. was granted third-reading approval by the Surrey city council for a Whalley residential housing project that included a 22-story tower and a six-story low-rise building.
From this month until September, the PARKit program in Surrey is conducted at the Surrey Civic Plaza, Hawthorne Square in Cloverdale, and the intersection of 137th Street and 73rd Avenue in Newton.
United Earth Contractors Corp. was awarded a contract by the Surrey council to upgrade 80 Avenue in Newton between 132 Street and King George Boulevard. The deal is valued at around $10.5 million.
Congratulations Harpreet Singh Khela on his election as Chair of Downtown Surrey BIA. Also to Stephen Dooley (1st vice-chair), Chris Gardner (2nd vice-chair) and Perminder Tung (sect/treasurer).
LANGLEY
Hercules SLR is pleased to announce the opening of its NEW Overhead Crane Divisions in Langley and Calgary.
Dr. Dana Gibson, MDVM, has join the team at Central Langley Pet Hospital in Langley.
The 2024 PNE Prize Home in Langley’s Mirada Estates was constructed by Miracon Developments.
The Province is investing up to $155.7 million on allied health and clinical support staff retention and recruitment to support B.C.’s Health Human Resources Strategy and Allied Health Strategic Plan.
Startup Canada will visit the Vacouver area on May 15 at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre.
Downtown Langley Business Association‘s new office address is 101 – 20611 Fraser Highway in beautiful Downtown Langley!
Woo Kim Langley Tae Kwon Do has been voted #1 Martial Arts School in the Fraser Valley for 20 years!
Welcome to Suite Pea Studios, nestled in Downtown Langley at 
#103 – 20238 Fraser Highway. Each stylist operates independently, fostering a unique environment, offering customized colors, precise haircuts, extensions, and more.
ABBOTSFORD
The Fraser Valley Basket Co., owned by Abbortford realtor Kristie Austin, is celebrating 2 years in business.
Chamber members Chana Riley of Homelife Advantage Realty (Central Valley) Ltd. and Sara Albert of Albert & Co. Law LLP will share insightful information regarding the purchase and sale of real estate at 302-2600 Gladys Ave, on May 28 for Business After Business.
RMS Industrial Ltd. has moved to its new location at 34594 4th Avenue.
The Abbotsford Farm and Country Market (AFCM) kicked off its 21st season on Saturday, May 4 at Jubilee Park and will continue until October 26th.
CHILLIWACK
Sixty-six electric buses are on order from two pre-qualified suppliers, Nova Bus and New Flyer. Additionally, nine communities throughout BC have transit electrification infrastructure projects getting started. In total, BC Transit expects to install approximately 134 new electric bus charging points over the next two years in Chilliwack, Kamloops, Kelowna, the Regional District of Nanaimo, Nelson, Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Victoria and Whistler. Bus allocations to each community will be confirmed as the projects progress.
O’Connor Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram based in Chilliwack has been acquired by Bannister Automotive Group.
The City of Chilliwack is seeking designs for its upcoming street banner program. This program offers artists and designers an opportunity to submit proposals for original banner artwork that will be hung throughout the community of Chilliwack. Banners will be put on display starting in the summer of 2024, creating a vibrant visual presence.
PITT MEADOWS
Hopcott Farms recently held the first-ever B.C.’s Best Butcher Competition in Pitt Meadows. Butchers from across the province gathered on May 4 to showcase their skills and compete for the title.
General Motors has opened its brand-new dealership in Pitt Meadows on Lougheed Highway.
MAPLE RIDGE
The Ridge Meadows Chamber will be hosting the RMCC Golf Tournament at Golden Eagle Golf Club on September 13th.
A special open house event at the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce in the Maple Ridge Business Centre on May 15th will allow the public to tour the office space and learn about chamber membership.
Empire CPA, an accounting firm based in Maple Ridge welcomes its newest partner, Navjoat Dhaliwal.
Corporal Craig Gibson is set to join the Ridge Meadows RCMP Mental Health Unit.
Maple Ridge has been chosen as the host community for one of the two Softball Canada identification camps for the Women’s National Team. The camp will take place on June 6 at the Albion Sports Complex.
Following the organization’s annual general meeting on May 2, Cheryl Ashlie has resumed her role as president of the Alouette River Management Society.
MISSION
Off The Lake Decor announced its grand re-opening on May 8th at 33079 1st Ave.
Current applications are being accepted by Mission Arts Centre, the headquarters of the Mission Arts Council, for its 43rd Annual Christmas Craft Market, which will be held at Heritage Park Middle School on November 2 and 3.
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