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Thanks to renewed funding from the federal government’s Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), the City of Abbotsford is advancing several infrastructure improvement projects across the City in 2025 through the Community Works Fund (CWF), with important…

The City of Abbotsford is proud to once again partner with the Vancouver Foundation and Abbotsford Community Foundation to offer grants in support of small-scale community projects, through the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program. Through the…

The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, is pleased to announce that construction is starting on energy efficiency upgrades at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), as part of the Heat Recovery and…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) has surpassed the one million passenger mark for the second year in a row – a first in the airport’s history. This achievement, and the airport’s continual growth…

Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Services is advising that some residents in Abbotsford may notice temporary discoloration, along with an unusual taste or odour in their drinking water. The water remains safe to drink and poses no health risks. This…

Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Services is advising that some Mission residents may notice some discoloration, along with an unusual taste or odour in their drinking water from the Cannell Lake water supply. Water remains safe to drink and is not a…

People in Abbotsford have better rider amenities and improved transit service thanks to the recently completed Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange. The City of Abbotsford and BC Transit, in partnership with the Province of BC, are pleased to announce the…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to release an updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy and action plan, designed to support and grow local businesses and reinforce Abbotsford’s position as the economic Hub of the Fraser Valley. The strategy…

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway has advised Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and City of Abbotsford of CPKC’s requirement to comply with Transport Canada’s grade crossing regulations by the end of November 2024. CPKC’s at-grade…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce glass collection will be added to the curbside waste program starting in mid-2025. The new initiative will make it easier for households to recycle glass, by allowing empty glass jars and bottles to be placed…

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce that the Montrose Avenue roadwork portion of the project has been completed in Historic Downtown Abbotsford and was reopened for bus service on November 10. Work on the transit exchange portion of…

The City of Abbotsford is seeking input from the residents of Abbotsford to help guide future investments in sports infrastructure over the next 15+ years through a Sport Court and Sport Field Strategy. As the City continues to grow, the demand for new…

The City of Abbotsford is proud to announce it has received the Industry Partner of the Year award from the Canadian Home Builder’s Association Fraser Valley in recognition of its partnership to deliver a series of educational workshops to building…

The City of Abbotsford is proud to announce it has received two awards from the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) in recognition of its dedication to creating a safer and healthier workplace. These awards reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to…

The City of Abbotsford is inviting young artists in Abbotsford to take part in the fifth annual Mayor’s Christmas Card contest. Children in kindergarten through grade five are encouraged to create a bright and festive drawing capturing the spirit of the…