City puts forward resolution for infrastructure funding
As many residents are likely aware, provincial legislation now requires the City of Abbotsford, along with other communities like Vancouver, City of Langley and Mission, to allow increased residential density. That doesn’t just mean more people living…
Abbotsford City Council meets with Abbotsford Youth Council
As your City Council, we may be the leaders of today, but we’re also playing a role in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Three to four times a year we meet with the participants of the Abbotsford Youth Commission’s (AYC) Youth Council, a…
Strengthening the City’s homelessness response
Addressing homelessness is a complex challenge that requires strong partnerships across all levels of government and with local service providers. In Abbotsford, our approach is guided by our Homelessness Action Plan, which includes key initiatives…
Celebrate Family Day in Abbotsford
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy the Family Day long weekend. There’s plenty to do right here in our own backyard.
As the cultural and economic Hub of the Fraser Valley, there’s always a lot going on in Abbotsford, and the Family Day long…
Making progress on strategic priorities
Each January we begin the new year with a review of our past accomplishments, current projects, and future goals as outlined in our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan is one of our most important guiding documents. It outlines…
A new year of cultural celebrations
After a successful 2024 season, we’re excited to be bringing back our Culture City: Program Series this weekend for a celebration of Black History Month.
The Culture City: Program Series is an ongoing lineup of free, family-friendly events that…
A new way to connect with local businesses
As a City Council we love getting out into the community to get to know our local business owners and operators a little bit better. One of the ways we’ll be doing this is through our new Business Spotlight program where Council will be visiting…
BC’s agriculture innovators come to Abbotsford
We are very proud to be once again hosting the Pacific Agriculture Show right here in Abbotsford, the agriculture capital of BC.
Last year more than 9,500 attendees and 300 exhibitors filled the Tradex halls, and we’re confident that we’ll have…
Answering questions from the business community
The Mayor’s annual address to the Chamber of Commerce and business community is an opportunity for us to share our accomplishments and future plans and address the questions and concerns of local entrepreneurs.
Last year’s event was held on Dec…
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday
Happy New Year, Abbotsford!
It’s hard to believe that 2025 is here. We have accomplished a lot over the past 12 months, and we have a lot to be proud of, but we also have so much to look forward to in 2025.
This year marks the 30th…
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…
