Honouring Dr. Calvin Dyck and Jasmit Singh Phulka
On Nov. 1, we were excited to honour the accomplishments of a celebrated local musician and a champion athlete at the City’s annual civic recognition ceremony.
This year’s Order of Abbotsford was presented to violinist Dr. Calvin Dyck and the…
Modernizing our Good Neighbour Bylaw
As a City Council, we want Abbotsford to be a community where neighbourhoods remain safe, healthy and a great place to live, work and play. One way we all contribute to that is by being a good neighbour.
To help modernize our City services and…
The team that keeps Abbotsford operational
The City of Abbotsford’s Operations team is one of our busiest. Over this past weekend with the heavy rain warning, if you were out and about, you likely saw them clearing catch basins and culverts throughout the community. They are the ones…
Learning more about our manufacturing sector
Abbotsford may be renowned for agriculture, but a tour of some of our local manufacturers emphasized that we’re not just expert growers, we’re also expert builders.
Earlier this month, several members of City Council, including Mayor Siemens…
Let us know your thoughts on our community
Our mission as City Council is to strive to continually improve the quality of life within our community by delivering key services for current and future generations. As part of our many check-in processes and public engagement opportunities, we are…
What Thanksgiving means to us
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we reflect on the things that matter to us most and express gratitude for our family, friends and community.
In this blog post, Mayor and Council discuss Thanksgiving, what we are thankful for and what the…
Remember to keep your home safe from fires
Fire Prevention Week is upon us and it’s the perfect time to make sure that your home is fire-safe.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no…
Walking together towards Truth and Reconciliation
“Stetís ímexstowx” is a Halq’eméylem expression meaning “walk beside us.” It is the name of the Truth and Reconciliation recognition event planned by local community partners taking place Monday, Sept. 30, at various locations around the Civic…
Abbotsford resolution for more detox beds endorsed by Union of BC Municipalities
Abbotsford led the way today in advocating for more detox and treatment options for people in BC at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver.
We are grateful for the support we received for our resolution, and pleased that…
From local fields to the top of their game
From our rec league players to our Olympic competitors, Abbotsford athletes are regularly making us proud and bringing us together in celebration of their accomplishments and our community spirit.
This summer, some of our junior baseball and…
Who does what: A quick guide to the different levels of government
With three levels of government in Canada – local, provincial and federal – all at work in our daily lives, it can be confusing to figure out which one is responsible for what and who you need to contact if you have questions. This is especially true…
Experience Abbotsford’s cultural diversity
Abbotsford has been celebrating its diversity with a new event series that highlights our community’s rich multiculturalism.
The Culture City: Program Series features free, interactive, family-friendly arts and culture programming and events…