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Chad Cowie Outlines Priorities for Abbotsford Schools: Parents, Standards and Safety
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Independent Abbotsford School Trustee candidate Chad Cowie is outlining three priorities he says will guide his work on the Board of Education: greater parental involvement, higher academic standards and safer classrooms. Cowie, a university-trained teacher, father of two Abbotsford public school students and local business owner, says…
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Abbotsford school trustee candidate Pamela Yee announces sign-free campaign
With a municipal election on Oct. 17 and a provincial election on Oct. 24 – voter fatigue could quicklybecome a reality for British Columbia residents. And if you don’t believe…
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Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration
Residents and newcomers from across Abbotsford gathered on September 14th to celebrate the community’s diversity and inclusion at the 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration, hosted by Archway Community Services in…
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Tejvir Pandher Announces Campaign for Abbotsford School Trustee
Local CPA and community volunteer pledges responsible stewardship, stronger engagement and parents/student and staff-centred leadership ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — September 28, 2026 — Tejvir Pandher has announced his campaign for election…
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Shirley Wilson reflects on decades of service to Abbotsford
When Shirley Wilson was first elected as a school trustee in 2005, she never expected to find herself beginning what would span more than two decades of service to the…
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Abbotsford school trustee candidate Pamela Yee announces sign-free campaign
With a municipal election on Oct. 17 and a provincial election on Oct. 24 – voter fatigue could quicklybecome a reality for British Columbia residents. And if you don’t believe…
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Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration
Residents and newcomers from across Abbotsford gathered on September 14th to celebrate the community’s diversity and inclusion at the 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration, hosted by Archway Community Services in…
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Tejvir Pandher Announces Campaign for Abbotsford School Trustee
Local CPA and community volunteer pledges responsible stewardship, stronger engagement and parents/student and staff-centred leadership ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — September 28, 2026 — Tejvir Pandher has announced his campaign for election…
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Shirley Wilson reflects on decades of service to Abbotsford
When Shirley Wilson was first elected as a school trustee in 2005, she never expected to find herself beginning what would span more than two decades of service to the…
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Skully White Announces Campaign for Abbotsford City Council
ABBOTSFORD, BC — Local business owner and community advocate Skully White is running for Abbotsford City Council in the 2026 municipal election. White is the owner of lullys food experience…
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Tanya Coghill announces candidacy for Abbotsford School Trustee
Tanya Coghill, a mentor and support for school parent councils across the city, is running for trustee in the upcoming election. Passionate about what goes on in our schools, and…
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Shirley WILSON Stands for Abbotsford and For You
Shirley Wilson’s platform stands for: Responsible Fiscal Accountability, Safe Streets and Crime Reduction, Community Unity and Support, Economically Sustainable Infrastructure and Development, and New and Expanded Recreational and Sporting Sites. With 21 years of experience, Wilson brings knowledge of fiscal oversight and the taxpayer purse. Working with the provincial government on funding, Wilson has demonstrated…
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WELL-REGARDED CANDIDATE SIMON GIBSON
Abbotsford City Councilor Simon Gibson says he has been encouraged by the many people who have wished him well as he seeks re-election to Council in the election on October 17. He was an area MLA for two terms and served on the finance committee, public accounts and Treasury Board. He was also the Parliamentary…
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Shirley WILSON Stands for Abbotsford and For You
Shirley Wilson’s platform stands for: Responsible Fiscal Accountability, Safe Streets and Crime Reduction, Community Unity and Support, Economically Sustainable Infrastructure and Development, and New and Expanded Recreational and Sporting Sites.…
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WELL-REGARDED CANDIDATE SIMON GIBSON
Abbotsford City Councilor Simon Gibson says he has been encouraged by the many people who have wished him well as he seeks re-election to Council in the election on October…
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