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City of Abbotsford is excited to mark the completion of the new splash pad at Crossley Park and invite the community to a grand opening celebration on June 20 in partnership with Saputo. Crossley Park, which is located on McAdam Road and Old Yale Road,…

The City of Abbotsford and Tourism Abbotsford invite residents and visitors to come together and celebrate Abbotsford’s ‘Roots and Rhythm’ on July 1 with a full day of vibrant activities, community spirit and entertainment for all ages. The festivities…

Following updates to the City’s Civic Awards and Recognition Policy, the City of Abbotsford is now accepting nominations for its annual civic recognition awards: the Order of Abbotsford and the Community Champion Achievement Award. These awards honour…

The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, is pleased to announce the completion of construction on the Heat Recovery and Optimization (HeRO) project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC). The ARC…

A new park is planned for the McKee Neighbourhood, and the City of Abbotsford is inviting local residents to share their input to help shape its design. The new neighbourhood park will be located near the intersection of Dawson Road and Sumas Mountain…

To support and accommodate the growth and vision set out in the City of Abbotsford’s updated Official Community Plan (OCP), the City is launching a coordinated update of several service and infrastructure Master Plans. These long-term planning tools will…

The City of Abbotsford is inviting local businesses and entrepreneurs to share feedback on doing business in Abbotsford through the Annual Business Survey. The survey aims to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing Abbotsford’s business…

Stage 1 water restrictions are now in effect in Abbotsford. Seasonal restrictions on outdoor water use help conserve limited water supplies through the hottest and driest time of the year when demands are highest, ensuring that drinking water is…

The City of Abbotsford is seeking community feedback on proposed action ideas to address climate risks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the next stage in developing the City’s new Climate Resilience Strategy. Through a hazard, risk and…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the replacement of Fire Hall No. 6 in Historic Downtown to support Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) and the essential emergency response it provides the community. The existing Fire Hall No. 6 building,…

To help fans catch the puck drop for Sunday’s men’s Gold Medal hockey game, licensed establishments in Abbotsford will be allowed to open early and serve liquor starting at 5:00 am. On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Government of British Columbia…

The City of Abbotsford is proud to once again partner with the Vancouver Foundation and Abbotsford Community Foundation to offer grants in support of small-scale community projects through the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program. This year $17,000…

Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) is pleased to announce a five-year extension of its facility agreement with the City of Abbotsford, providing a home for the Abbotsford Canucks through 2031.  Formerly known as the…

Province of BC Release:Advocating for federal flood partnership: B.C. minister, mayor, chief travel to Ottawa Summary Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, leads a mission to Ottawa to push for investment in flood-…

Province of BC Release:Province funds ongoing work on watershed protection, flood-mitigation planning Summary The Province is providing $3.3 million to support the Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Planning Initiative Three First Nations, two local…