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Archway Recognizes Local Community Builders
Two local individuals and three organizations were honoured at the 20th annual Archway Community Builders’ Awards presented by FortisBC, on Wednesday, October 14th at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. For 20 years, the Community Builders’ Awards have celebrated individuals, businesses, and organizations whose contributions help make Abbotsford a more caring, connected,…
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Fraser Valley Business Coalition Wins ‘Nation Builder Award’ for Economic Leadership
Canadian Chamber of Commerce recognizes innovative Fraser Valley partnership representing 2,500 businesses and advancing a stronger regional voice on economic priorities. FRASER VALLEY, B.C. | November 2, 2026 – The…
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Re-Elected Mayor Ross Siemens to Deliver Annual Business Address as Abbotsford Looks Ahead to 2027
Abbotsford Chamber’s annual holiday gathering will feature the official launch of the Abbotsford Community Foundation’s Vital Signs Report and support scholarships for local students. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. | October 29, 2026…
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8th Annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards Celebrates Inclusive Employment
Abbotsford BC – Over 200 attendees gathered at the 8th annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) on October 22nd to celebrate inclusive employment in Abbotsford and Mission. The event received…
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Canada cannot achieve reconciliation without abolishing the Indian Act
Wab Kinew’s call for abolition challenges Ottawa to replace a system that restricts First Nations independence and economic opportunity By David Leis Canada has spent decades talking about truth and…
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Fraser Valley Business Coalition Wins ‘Nation Builder Award’ for Economic Leadership
Canadian Chamber of Commerce recognizes innovative Fraser Valley partnership representing 2,500 businesses and advancing a stronger regional voice on economic priorities. FRASER VALLEY, B.C. | November 2, 2026 – The…
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Re-Elected Mayor Ross Siemens to Deliver Annual Business Address as Abbotsford Looks Ahead to 2027
Abbotsford Chamber’s annual holiday gathering will feature the official launch of the Abbotsford Community Foundation’s Vital Signs Report and support scholarships for local students. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. | October 29, 2026…
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8th Annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards Celebrates Inclusive Employment
Abbotsford BC – Over 200 attendees gathered at the 8th annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) on October 22nd to celebrate inclusive employment in Abbotsford and Mission. The event received…
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Canada cannot achieve reconciliation without abolishing the Indian Act
Wab Kinew’s call for abolition challenges Ottawa to replace a system that restricts First Nations independence and economic opportunity By David Leis Canada has spent decades talking about truth and…
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Three Votes for the Price of One In Canada
by Don R. Campbell Contributing Columnist For More Follow Don at: Don R. Campbell’s “Signals vs. Noise” Canadians hold three ballots and treat all three as equal. The real arithmetic…
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Chilliwack Rotary Book Sale Returns — One of Western Canada’s Largest,Raising Over $100,000 for Community Projects, Scholarships and Literacy
CHILLIWACK, BC — [October 15, 2026] — The Chilliwack Rotary Book Sale returns November 1 – 7 at Chilliwack Heritage Park, running daily from 10:00-6:00, with special extended hours until…
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The Real Test of a Municipal Council Is What It Leaves Behind
OP ED by Dave Loewen Dave Loewen Abbotsford City Councillor Dave was first elected to City Council in 2005 and is now serving in his sixth term. Born and raised…
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Abbotsford Chamber Announces New Women’s Leadership Community Council Term and Women in Motion Event
The Women’s Leadership Community’s new Council will bring women in business together around connection, leadership and impact. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. | October 20, 2026 – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is…
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City Abbotsford’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows decrease of more than 20 per cent from 2025
ABBOTSFORD, BC – October 19, 2026 – 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…
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Abbotsford solid waste fees moving from property tax notice to utility bills
ABBOTSFORD, BC – November 2, 2026 – City of Abbotsford solid waste fees will be collected at the same time as water and sewer charges beginning January 1, 2027. Previously, solid waste fees were collected annually on property tax notices. Discounted rates will be available for customers who pay on the due date or before,…
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Stronger By Design: Merritt Invites Community to Explore What’s Ahead for Flood Mitigation on November 14th
November 14 Community Day connects residents with project teams, upcoming plans and the workshaping Merritt’s future MERRITT, BC Five years after the November 2021 flood, the City of Merritt’s Flood Mitigation Departmentis inviting residents, community partners and media to look ahead at the projects that will help build a safer,more resilient community. The Stronger By…
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Abbotsford solid waste fees moving from property tax notice to utility bills
ABBOTSFORD, BC – November 2, 2026 – City of Abbotsford solid waste fees will be collected at the same time as water and sewer charges beginning January 1, 2027. Previously,…
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Stronger By Design: Merritt Invites Community to Explore What’s Ahead for Flood Mitigation on November 14th
November 14 Community Day connects residents with project teams, upcoming plans and the workshaping Merritt’s future MERRITT, BC Five years after the November 2021 flood, the City of Merritt’s Flood…
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2027 Dodge Charger R/T Plus – Back with Bang!
Review by Veeno Dewan. The 2027 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T is the gasoline -powered, twin-turbocharged version of the next-generation Charger muscle car. Built in Canada. It is available in both…
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Armaan, Taapsee, Rashmika & Vedika— Latest in Bollywood
Armaan shares his dream come-true moment Singer Armaan Malik has called his association with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana a dream come true, describing the experience of singing Mangala Sangama, the Kannada…
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2027 Dodge Charger R/T Plus – Back with Bang!
Review by Veeno Dewan. The 2027 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T is the gasoline -powered, twin-turbocharged version of the next-generation Charger…
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Armaan, Taapsee, Rashmika & Vedika— Latest in Bollywood
Armaan shares his dream come-true moment Singer Armaan Malik has called his association with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana a dream come…
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