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 Efforts to reduce the risk of further erosion on the Fraser River bank, and in particular that of the Matsqui Dike, are receiving much needed support, thanks to the combined investment of more than $19 million from the governments of Canada and British…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the substantial completion of the Vye Road overpass and Highway 11 widening project, which will be fully open for public use on Friday, December 8, 2023.  This $74.6M project is a partnership between the City…
In a continued effort to build emergency management and climate readiness in the region, the City of Abbotsford, together with Community Futures South Fraser and Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation, is seeking input from local businesses on their…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to recognize the outstanding lifetime achievements, excellence and dedication to the community of two Abbotsford residents, Ann Penner and Nick Taylor, and have named them as recipients of the 2023 civic awards. “On…
The City of Abbotsford is inviting Abbotsford elementary students in kindergarten through grade five to participate in the 4th annual contest to design the Mayor’s annual Christmas card.  Each year Mayor and Council send out many electronic Christmas…
BC Government News Release An international, multi-government agreement that commits to addressing flood risks and restoring salmon habitat in portions of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Washington state’s Whatcom County has been finalized. The…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the City has won three distinguished awards from the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) in recognition of its outstanding commitment to occupational health and safety.  "It’s our goal that all City…