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The City of Abbotsford moved to Stage 2 water restrictions alongside Mission, with the tighter rules taking effect July 31 as dry conditions persist and drought conditions were expected to intensify across the province. The restrictions limit outdoor watering to help preserve supply for essentials like fire-fighting and household use, so residents watering lawns or gardens should check the city's schedule before turning on the sprinkler.
Abbotsford secured $7 million from Ottawa's Build Communities Strong Fund to upgrade Fraser Highway, with the city saying the work will mean safer, faster trips into and out of Abbotsford for residents and commuters. It's a solid win for a city that relies heavily on that corridor for freight and daily commuting into the Fraser Valley.
With Abbotsford's next general local election set for October 17, 2026, council is closing out its current term's business, including work on a new city-wide plan — the city is beginning the development of a comprehensive, long-term City-wide Off-Road Trail Strategy to help guide the future of its trail network. Expect campaign season to heat up over the coming weeks as the mayor's seat and all eight council spots go up for grabs.
The City of Abbotsford itself picked up a notable business honour, being recognized as a Best Place to Work 2026 by HRD Canada, an award recognizing organizations that demonstrate outstanding employee satisfaction and flexible work practices. It's a nice bit of civic bragging rights and a signal for job-seekers eyeing municipal work locally.
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations have broken down, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Québec today, where he will announce new investments to defend Canada's waters and strengthen its trade routes, joined by Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette. The fallout is already being felt nationally, with fresh U.S. tariffs threatening tens of thousands of Canadian jobs.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is holding a news conference in Hamilton after calling over the weekend for a "strong response" to new U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Canadian exports. It's the latest sign that provinces are pushing Ottawa to move faster as the trade dispute with Washington deepens.
More than two dozen properties in Lions Bay, BC are on standby to evacuate after a small wildfire broke out over the weekend, with officials saying residents need to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. It's a reminder that fire risk remains elevated across the province even as summer winds down.
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