Making progress on housing in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is a growing city, and as our population increases, we’re doing our part to make sure all our residents have a place to call home.
Throughout City Council’s 2022-2026 term, we have been working with our Planning and Development…
Supporting our fearless firefighters
Every day, members of the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) respond to emergencies to protect public safety and property in our city.
Community safety is embedded into one of City Council’s four guiding principles, and AFRS is one of our…
Council hears about youth issues straight from the source
It’s always inspiring when we get to interact with young people who are passionate about our community and want to help make it a better place for everybody.
On March 3, Mayor and Council met with the Abbotsford Youth Commission (AYC) Youth…
Council tour puts Castle Fun Park in the spotlight
This week City Council visited a beloved Abbotsford landmark that has been bringing joy to local families (including ours) for generations.
On Feb. 18, Mayor Siemens and Councillors Chahal, Driessen, Gibson, Loewen and Ross visited Castle Fun…
City Council endorses 2026 budget
This week City Council endorsed the City’s 2026-2030 Financial Plan, with an emphasis on the 2026 budget. The Financial Plan outlines how we will be allocating the City’s financial resources for the coming year and the years to come.
This year…
Feds and Province commit to partnering on Sumas Prairie flood mitigation
We are pleased to report that this week, the significance of our Sumas Prairie region was recognized by the Government of Canada, and the federal government has now pledged to work alongside the City and the Province of BC on flood mitigation and…
Considering flood impacts as we continue to advocate for funding
As a City Council, listening to our residents and businesses is fundamentally important when it comes to our decision making and planning for the future.
And as we head into the first few months of 2026, we’ve once again begun hearing from…
Council gets a scouting report on the Abbotsford Canucks
The Abbotsford Canucks aren’t just champions on the ice. They’re also champions in our community.
On Jan. 14, Councillors Barkman, Driessen, Loewen and Gibson visited the City-owned and Canucks-managed Rogers Forum (formerly Abbotsford Centre)…
Enhancing service through innovation: introducing the new generation of WebMap
As Abbotsford continues to grow, Council remains committed to modernizing and streamlining City services so we can better support our residents, businesses and development community. A key part of this work is ensuring that interacting with the City…
City begins implementing updated Official Community Plan
Happy New Year, Abbotsford! We hope you all had a pleasant and restful holiday season and that your 2026 is off to a great start.
Now that the City’s Abbotsforward 2050 Official Community Plan (OCP) has been approved by Council, our departments…
Abbotsford shows resilience and compassion in the face of disaster
As a City Council, we are continually inspired by the resilience and unity our community demonstrates during times of adversity.
This month, 485 properties were placed under Evacuation Order and 1,069 under Evacuation Alert as once again, the…
Looking back on Council’s top achievements of 2025
As 2025 nears its end, it’s time for us to look back on our most memorable highlights of this year.
We began 2025 with a sense of excitement, as January marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the City of Abbotsford following the…