Council Blogs

On Sept. 10, a delegation from UBC’s Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes presented findings of a report on substance use service access in Abbotsford to City Council. The following week, City Council successfully advocated for UBCM to endorse a resolution for more detox and treatment options in BC.

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…

The 13U Abbotsford Angels AA and AAA minor baseball teams unveiled their Western and National champion banners and Mayor Siemens and Councillor Barkman were there to honour the players and coaches.

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…

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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…

Artist Eisha Menon teaches the art of kolam outside the Clearbrook Library on July 6.

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…

Abbotsford is rapidly becoming an increasingly popular destination for TV and film production.

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…