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ABBOTSFORD, BC – October 20, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Neill as City Manager, effective October 21, 2026. Neill replaces outgoing City Manager, Peter Sparanese, who announced his retirement in…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – October 19, 2026 – Abbotsford City Council is pleased to recognize the outstanding advocacy, collaboration, care and compassion of two invaluable community stalwarts by awarding Dr. Marion Keys with the 2026 Order of Abbotsford, and…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – October 19, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford has completed its annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count, providing a guide for ongoing local response efforts based on the minimum number of people experiencing homelessness in the community…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – October 7, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford has received an Innovative Safety Solution Award from the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA).
The award was presented at the BCMSA/ Public Works Association of British Columbia…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – September 23, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford School District have approved a new Master Joint Use Agreement that strengthens their long-standing partnership and enhances access for user groups to facilities, programs…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – September 11, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford is pleased to celebrate the official opening of the new Westridge Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Located at 30978 Westridge Place, Westridge Park combines activities for…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – September 9, 2026 – Abbotsford City Council has directed staff to proceed with the next phase of site and design works at a City-owned 39-acre parcel of land at 1010 Lefeuvre Road, advancing Council's commitment to deliver future…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – September 2, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Abbotsford Police Department Headquarters expansion project, with the completion…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – August 25, 2026 – Following the Agricultural Land Commission's (ALC) August 20, 2026, decision to deny the City's application to utilize lands at King and McKenzie Roads to support a future sports and recreation park, Council…
The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Province and BC Transit, is pleased to announce a new transit exchange is opening in the Highstreet area of Mt. Lehman Road. Bus service to the exchange is expected to begin Sunday, September 6, 2026, with…
ABBOTSFORD, BC – August 10, 2026 – The City of Abbotsford has launched It’s Your Vote Abbotsford, to inform, educate, and encourage residents to vote in the 2026 Local General Election on October 17.
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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.
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