Media Releases
ABBOTSFORD, BC – August 10, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford has launched It’s Your Vote Abbotsford, to inform, educate, and encourage residents to vote in the 2026 Local General Election on October 17.
‘Abbotsford…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – July 30, 2026 – Residents and commuters will enjoy safer, faster trips into and out of Abbotsford thanks to $7 million in funding from the federal Build Communities Strong Fund for improvements along Fraser Highway. The project…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – July 27, 2026 – As dry conditions persist and drought conditions expected to intensify across the province, Stage 2 water restrictions will come into effect in Abbotsford and Mission starting July 31. Residents and businesses are…
The City of Abbotsford has been recognized as a Best Place to Work 2026 by HRD Canada. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding employee satisfaction, flexible work practices and a strong commitment to purpose-driven leadership.
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The City of Abbotsford is excited to announce the official opening of the new Cooper Hill Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in collaboration with Polygon Homes.
Located on McKee Road just west of McMillan Road (see map below), Cooper Hill Park showcases…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Gilmour Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Located at 33932 Gilmour Drive, Gilmour Park offers a range of new recreational amenities designed for people of all ages and abilities…
The City of Abbotsford will begin recruitment for a new City Manager following Peter Sparanese’s announcement of his intention to retire after more than 30 years of dedicated public service.
“For the past 11 years, including eight as City Manager, Peter…
The City of Abbotsford has partnered with the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA) to activate the newly built West Railway Plaza, bringing new energy and activity to Historic Downtown.
Through a series of site activations, the plaza will come…
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, 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…
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,…
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…