Council explores innovative agri-tourism at EcoFarm
Supporting and advocating for agri-tech and ag innovation has been a priority of our Council term, and last week we visited a local business that exemplifies some unique opportunities for agricultural operators in Abbotsford.
On July 22, Deputy…
Join Council at Abbotsford’s summer events
Summer is finally in full swing, which means events big and small are taking place across our community.
Like many Abbotsford residents, Council will be out and about this summer to enjoy everything our city has to offer. From our beautiful…
Saluting our dedicated committee and board members
As our 2022-2026 Council term starts to wind down, we’d like to take a moment to thank all the community members who volunteered their time to serve on City committees and boards.
Committees and boards bring residents, subject matter experts…
Celebrating Canada’s birthday in Abbotsford
Abbotsford’s July 1 Canada Day celebration is one of the City’s biggest events, with festivities planned from morning until night.
11 a.m. City Parade
At 11 a.m. our Canada Day celebrations begin with a parade down South Fraser Way –…
Council learns how SitePartners builds up our builders
In Abbotsford we know the importance of having a strong industrial sector, and we’re proud to be the home of a company whose goal is to keep that sector strong in B.C. and beyond.
On June 18, Mayor Siemens and Councillors Chahal, Driessen,…
Mayor Siemens talks agricultural and flood mitigation at national conference
Members of Abbotsford City Council recently returned from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Edmonton, where they spoke about the importance of domestic food production and encouraged the federal government to prioritize…
Saluting Abbotsford’s seniors
It’s Seniors’ Week in B.C. and the City of Abbotsford and our community partners are marking the occasion with a weeklong series of events and activities promoting seniors’ health and wellness.
A Seniors’ Week launch event was held on June 1,…
City of Abbotsford presenting two resolutions to Union of B.C. Municipalities
The City of Abbotsford is asking the B.C. government to consider how the newly announced expanded Provincial Sales Tax (PST) program will negatively impact local governments in B.C., and also for the B.C. government to engage meaningfully with local…
Grant recipients bring diverse art and culture offerings to Abbotsford
Eight art and culture creators and organizations will be treating Abbotsford residents to a diverse range of cultural experiences this year thanks to funding from the City of Abbotsford’s new Arts and Culture Grant Program.
Thirty-nine local…
Agriculture on the menu at third Mayor’s Luncheon
Abbotsford and agriculture go hand-in-hand, and that longstanding connection was the theme of this year’s Mayor’s Luncheon.
The third annual Mayor’s Luncheon was held at the AgRec Centre at Exhibition Park on May 6. The event was an opportunity…
Council gets the downtown lowdown on Business Spotlight tour
Abbotsford’s historic downtown is one of the jewels of our community. It’s home to more than 200 unique and diverse businesses, it’s a gathering place that hosts countless local events, and it’s a popular destination for film productions.
On…
Today’s solutions from tomorrow’s leaders
CityStudio is a partnership program between the City of Abbotsford and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) that challenges university students to tackle civic issues and provide prototype solutions.
CityStudio supports the launch of…