What Thanksgiving means to us
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we reflect on the things that matter to us most and express gratitude for our family, friends and community.
In this blog post, Mayor and Council discuss Thanksgiving, what we are thankful for and what the…
Remember to keep your home safe from fires
Fire Prevention Week is upon us and it’s the perfect time to make sure that your home is fire-safe.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no…
Walking together towards Truth and Reconciliation
“Stetís ímexstowx” is a Halq’eméylem expression meaning “walk beside us.” It is the name of the Truth and Reconciliation recognition event planned by local community partners taking place Monday, Sept. 30, at various locations around the Civic…
Abbotsford resolution for more detox beds endorsed by Union of BC Municipalities
Abbotsford led the way today in advocating for more detox and treatment options for people in BC at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver.
We are grateful for the support we received for our resolution, and pleased that…
From local fields to the top of their game
From our rec league players to our Olympic competitors, Abbotsford athletes are regularly making us proud and bringing us together in celebration of their accomplishments and our community spirit.
This summer, some of our junior baseball and…
Who does what: A quick guide to the different levels of government
With three levels of government in Canada – local, provincial and federal – all at work in our daily lives, it can be confusing to figure out which one is responsible for what and who you need to contact if you have questions. This is especially true…
Experience Abbotsford’s cultural diversity
Abbotsford has been celebrating its diversity with a new event series that highlights our community’s rich multiculturalism.
The Culture City: Program Series features free, interactive, family-friendly arts and culture programming and events…
Hooray for Abbywood
Here in Abbotsford we may be known for our agriculture and aerospace, but we’re also cultivating an ever-growing film sector.
Last year 59 film productions came to our community and filmed at 125 locations over 197 days, resulting in economic…
Airshow touches down in Abbotsford
The Abbotsford International Airshow is back and we’re excited to once again be welcoming visitors from across the Fraser Valley and beyond to celebrate aviation at Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
The event comes right on the heels of…
Celebrating our agriculture industry
From 4-H animal shows to tractor parades, our farming industry takes centre stage this weekend as visitors from near and far flock to Exhibition Park to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Agrifair. For a full list of attractions, visit the…
City Hall protest encampment
Over the past couple of weeks we have received some questions from residents regarding the protest encampment led by the Drug War Survivors (DWS) homelessness advocacy group currently located at City Hall. DWS is protesting the lack of housing options…
One giant leap for youth facing homelessness
Mayor Siemens was recently treated to an unforgettable view of Abbotsford as he watched our community hurdling towards him at 200 km/h. And it was all for a great cause.
On July 11 the Cyrus Centre youth shelter held their annual “Leap of Faith…
