Council Blogs

The City’s first Official Community Plan public engagement session was held at Sevenoaks Mall on May 11. There are three more in-person engagement events, as well as an online survey, for the public to provide input.

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…

There are a variety of ways the City and our local and provincial partners are working together to address homelessness in our community.

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…

Inspector Tom Chesley, Mayor Ross Siemens, Chief Colin Watson and Deputy Chief Constable Dan Culbertson check out work underway at the new Abbotsford Police Department headquarters.

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…

On Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the City is hosting two open house events to take feedback and questions from the public on the issue of commercial truck parking.

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,…

Mayor Siemens attended the 2024 Indigenous Role Model Ceremony at the Sema:th Longhouse, which recognized 10 promising Indigenous Grade 12 students from the Abbotsford School District.

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…