Changes needed to federal disaster relief and mitigation funding
As you may have heard through media reports earlier this week, the federal government has turned down the City of Abbotsford’s application for vital flood mitigation funding from the federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). This is a…
How we’re building community in Abbotsford
Today, the inaugural Mayor’s address to the business community luncheon is taking place at the University of the Fraser Valley. You can view the recording here. The theme of the event for this year is “Building Community.” Each resident, business and…
Have your say on the future of our city
It’s time for the community to come together to help shape the future growth of Abbotsford.
The City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is being updated for the first time in eight years and this is your chance to tell us how you think our city…
Taking action on homelessness in our community
In every community in our province, and across our country, it’s become common to see people living rough on the streets, in encampments or at rest stops. It’s a stark reminder of the homelessness crisis we are facing as a nation. Those experiencing…
Mayor, Police Chief and staff get an inside look as new police headquarters comes together
The City of Abbotsford is growing and changing every year. To ensure our local Abbotsford Police Department can continue to grow with our community and still meet their goal of making Abbotsford the safest city in BC, the City is currently building a…
Making progress on commercial truck parking
As a major agricultural producer bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway and part of the Asia Pacific Gateway, Abbotsford is a significant transportation and trucking hub. Carriers hauling every conceivable type of freight including manufactured goods,…
Honouring our young role models
The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why it’s important that they have positive role models to emulate and look to for guidance.
Role models can come in many forms. Parents, teachers and coaches are common influences, as…
Remembering Michelle Sagert
Last month, we were all deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michelle Sagert at the young age of 35. Michelle left her mark on Abbotsford as a respected lawyer, advocate and leader.
Michelle was a member of the Abbotsford Police…
Congratulating the University of the Fraser Valley on 50 years in our community
For the past 50 years our community has been a fortunate beneficiary of being home to the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).
Having a high-quality, local option for post-secondary education and training has been vital to our City and region…
Discussing economic growth and development with Minister Alexis
It’s not every day we have a provincial Minister of Agriculture who hails from our own backyard, but that’s the case with Pam Alexis, who is also the MLA for Abbotsford-Mission. As a result, we have no doubt that when she’s at the cabinet table, she…
Conversations continue with the US on flood mitigation
Working to keep the Fraser Valley safe from flooding doesn’t stop at the Canada-United States border.
In the aftermath of the 2021 flood, our previous and current City Councils have been advocating to senior levels of government for enhanced…
City Council salutes International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day provides all of us with a chance to reflect on the women and girls in our lives and show appreciation for those who have supported and inspired us.
As a City Council, we embrace diversity as one of our community’s…