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The City of Abbotsford has completed its annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count, providing a guide for ongoing local response efforts based on the minimum number of people experiencing homelessness in the community on a single night.
Full News Release: abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news…
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Unofficial 2026 General Municipal Election results will be posted as soon as they are available, following the close of polls at 8:00pm tonight, October 17, 2026.
View the results at abbotsford.ca/election-resul….
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🗳️ The 2026 Local General Election is tomorrow, October 17!
Learn more about voting options, locations, candidates, and the election process at abbotsford.ca/elections.
#itsyourvoteabbotsford
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🗣️Voting gives you a voice in the decisions that shape your community, from local services and infrastructure to public safety, parks, roads, and future planning.
The 2026 Local General Election is on October 17!
Learn more: abbotsford.ca/elections.
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Congrats to Abbotsford’s Harnek Singh Toor on a successful showing at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea this summer! 🥈🥈🥉
Harnek won silver medals in javelin & shot put & bronze in the hammer throw.
Good luck at your next competition in Florida!
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The City of Abbotsford received an Innovative Safety Solution Award at the BCMSA/Public Works Association of BC Joint Conference in Penticton Oct 6 – recognizing the City's approach to removing asbestos exposure when cutting old cement pipes.
Read more: abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news…
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Thanks to everyone who joined Mayor & Council this morning for the annual Crime is Toast fundraiser in support of the Abbotsford Police Foundation.
The money raised enables @AbbyPoliceDept to provide enhanced crime prevention, youth engagement & public outreach programming.
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Meet the candidates running for the offices of Mayor, Council and School Trustee in the 2026 General Local Election.
📅 Advance voting is on October 7, 10 and 11 and is available to all voters. General Voting Day is October 17, 2026.
Learn more at abbotsford.ca/elections.
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The 2026 Fraser Valley Purple Lights Nights campaign raising awareness of intimate partner violence has begun.
Mayor Siemens was part of today’s launch event in Jubilee Park & Councillors Barkman, Chahal, Driessen, Ross & Warkentin also attended to show their support.
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Congratulations to Tracy Dueck and the team at Tracycakes Bakery Cafe on your 20th anniversary!
Mayor Siemens and Councillors Barkman, Driessen and Gibson were part of yesterday’s celebration recognizing this remarkable milestone.
Here’s to 20 more years of sweet success! 🧁
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On Saturday, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held to kick off the newest phase of construction at Highstreet Village.
Deputy Mayor Sidhu congratulated the development team on reaching this milestone and Councillors Driessen, Ross and Warkentin joined in the celebration.
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Want to know what’s been going on at Council?
September's meetings covered:
🪦 Cemeteries
🛤️ Rail crossings
🗳️ City election
🐶 Plant & animal health lab
🏫 School district joint use agreement
🌿 Energy & climate
Read: abbotsford.ca/council/counci…
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Congratulations to Westlake Pipe & Fittings on 50 years in our community!
Deputy Mayor Sidhu dropped by the celebration on Saturday to thank the team for their work providing piping for water infrastructure in our community & across Western Canada.
Here’s to the next 50 years!
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Thanks to all who joined us at Mill Lake Park on Saturday for the Walk for Veterans in support of the True Patriot Love Foundation.
Mayor Siemens & Councillors Driessen & Ross attended to show their appreciation to our veterans for all they've sacrificed so we may live in peace.
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The City of Abbotsford and @AbbotsfordSD have approved a new Master Joint Use Agreement that strengthens their long-standing partnership and enhances access for user groups to facilities, programs and amenities.
Read the full news release at ow.ly/bRZj50ZQKqw
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For the next two weeks, Abbotsford’s arts, culture and cuisine are in the spotlight.
Learn about what’s going on for this year’s edition of Culture Days and Taste of Abby in City Council’s latest blog post: abbotsford.ca/council/your-c…
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Mayor Siemens & Linda Kawamoto Reid held the ribbon for Violet to zipline through and officially open Westridge Park today (30978 Westridge Drive). Joining were Councillors Barkman, Driessen, Gibson, Ross, Sidhu and Warkentin.
Learn more: abbotsford.ca/city-hall/news…
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Mrs. Wiebe’s Grade 2 class sings “O Canada” as Councillors Driessen and Warkentin look on during the opening ceremonies of this year’s Mt. Lehman Fall Fair this morning. Coun. Barkman also attended. The Fair features events all day, with the famous chicken dinner scheduled @ 4pm.
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A weeklong celebration of local food & the people who grow it is underway!
The 2026 Taste of Abby festival kicks off tonight at the Night Market in Jubilee Park & Mayor Siemens & Councillors Chahal, Ross & Gibson joined in the fun.
Visit tasteofabby.ca for more info.
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