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ABBOTSFORD, BC – July 30, 2026 – Residents and commuters will enjoy safer, faster trips into and out of Abbotsford thanks to $7 million in funding from the federal Build Communities Strong Fund for improvements along Fraser Highway. The project…

ABBOTSFORD, BC – July 27, 2026 – As dry conditions persist and drought conditions expected to intensify across the province, Stage 2 water restrictions will come into effect in Abbotsford and Mission starting July 31. Residents and businesses are…

The City of Abbotsford is beginning the development of a comprehensive, long-term City-wide Off-Road Trail Strategy to help guide the future of its trail network. The public will be invited to share feedback through an online interactive map available on…

The City of Abbotsford has been recognized as a Best Place to Work 2026 by HRD Canada. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding employee satisfaction, flexible work practices and a strong commitment to purpose-driven leadership. “…

The City of Abbotsford is excited to announce the official opening of the new Cooper Hill Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in collaboration with Polygon Homes. Located on McKee Road just west of McMillan Road (see map below), Cooper Hill Park showcases…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Gilmour Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Located at 33932 Gilmour Drive, Gilmour Park offers a range of new recreational amenities designed for people of all ages and abilities…

The City of Abbotsford will begin recruitment for a new City Manager following Peter Sparanese’s announcement of his intention to retire after more than 30 years of dedicated public service. “For the past 11 years, including eight as City Manager, Peter…

The City of Abbotsford has partnered with the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA) to activate the newly built West Railway Plaza, bringing new energy and activity to Historic Downtown. Through a series of site activations, the plaza will come…

The City of Abbotsford is urging residents and businesses to stay alert after becoming aware of an impersonation scam involving fraudulent invoices and payment requests where a third party attempted to direct payment of a fraudulent invoice to an account…

City of Abbotsford is excited to mark the completion of the new splash pad at Crossley Park and invite the community to a grand opening celebration on June 20 in partnership with Saputo. Crossley Park, which is located on McAdam Road and Old Yale Road,…

The City of Abbotsford and Tourism Abbotsford invite residents and visitors to come together and celebrate Abbotsford’s ‘Roots and Rhythm’ on July 1 with a full day of vibrant activities, community spirit and entertainment for all ages. The festivities…

Following updates to the City’s Civic Awards and Recognition Policy, the City of Abbotsford is now accepting nominations for its annual civic recognition awards: the Order of Abbotsford and the Community Champion Achievement Award. These awards honour…

The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, is pleased to announce the completion of construction on the Heat Recovery and Optimization (HeRO) project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC). The ARC…

A new park is planned for the McKee Neighbourhood, and the City of Abbotsford is inviting local residents to share their input to help shape its design. The new neighbourhood park will be located near the intersection of Dawson Road and Sumas Mountain…

To support and accommodate the growth and vision set out in the City of Abbotsford’s updated Official Community Plan (OCP), the City is launching a coordinated update of several service and infrastructure Master Plans. These long-term planning tools will…