Council reflects on top achievements of 2024
The end of the year is a perfect time for reflection. For us as your City Council, 2024 was a year of action and progress toward our goal of building an inclusive, connected and sustainable community with a vibrant, growing economy.
This year…
Council and Community review 2025 budget
As your City Council it is our priority to demonstrate fiscal discipline by making financial decisions that consider short and long-term costs alongside the value of our services to the community. These are the goals and principles we adhere to when…
Discussing agriculture issues with regional leaders
Our agricultural sector is one of the chief economic drivers of our community, and as a City Council we are committed to advocating for and supporting our agriculture and agritech industries.
But we aren’t the only municipality that feels this…
Digging a hole just got easier
Did you know that if you want to make an improvement on your property that involves putting a shovel in the ground, you need to make a BC 1 Call (BC1C) request to make sure there are no underground utilities in the way?
A call to BC1C before…
Update on the protest encampment at City Hall
We know that many people have questions about the encampment at City Hall and what actions the City is taking following the court decision we received in October, which is why we are providing this interim update.
Many of you are aware that, on…
Celebrate the holidays in Abbotsford
Season's greetings, Abbotsford!
Nothing quite matches the holiday season when it comes to the whole community getting together in the spirit of joy and unity.
This is the time of year when family and friends gather to share a meal and…
Bringing our concerns to the Bank of Canada
Like all communities across Canada, Abbotsford experiences a wide array of economic issues that affect our local businesses and households. On Oct. 31 City Council was able to raise some of those concerns with the Bank of Canada directly when Mayor…
How Abbotsford poppies support Abbotsford veterans
As Remembrance Day approaches, this is the time of year when we pay respects to those who paid the price to keep Canada peaceful and free.
Wearing a poppy and pausing for a moment of silence may seem like small gestures compared to stepping up…
Honouring Dr. Calvin Dyck and Jasmit Singh Phulka
On Nov. 1, we were excited to honour the accomplishments of a celebrated local musician and a champion athlete at the City’s annual civic recognition ceremony.
This year’s Order of Abbotsford was presented to violinist Dr. Calvin Dyck and the…
Modernizing our Good Neighbour Bylaw
As a City Council, we want Abbotsford to be a community where neighbourhoods remain safe, healthy and a great place to live, work and play. One way we all contribute to that is by being a good neighbour.
To help modernize our City services and…
The team that keeps Abbotsford operational
The City of Abbotsford’s Operations team is one of our busiest. Over this past weekend with the heavy rain warning, if you were out and about, you likely saw them clearing catch basins and culverts throughout the community. They are the ones…
Learning more about our manufacturing sector
Abbotsford may be renowned for agriculture, but a tour of some of our local manufacturers emphasized that we’re not just expert growers, we’re also expert builders.
Earlier this month, several members of City Council, including Mayor Siemens…