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National pizzeria chain with Abbotsford roots celebrates 40th birthday
Panago has now grown to 170 locations
ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA / THE LOCAL EDITIONThursday, November 5, 2026
Abbotsford, BC news & local updates
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Abbotsford Police issue 944 tickets to drivers in Highway 1 construction zones
Traffic enforcement blitz ran from July to October
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Abbotsford business awards celebrate both longtime and new entrepreneurs
Sweat and Shiver won the 2025 New Business of the Year
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2026-11-05 City Page
Notice of Intention to Dispose of City Owned Property; Notice of Intention to Dispose of City Owned Property; Notice of Intention to Dispose of City Owned Property; Fireworks are Dangerous; Council Meeting
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Celebrating Years of Service: Joanne Congo’s 35 Years as an Education Assistant
For 35 years, Joanne Congo has helped students learn, grow and succeed as an Education Assistant, including 30 years at Chief Dan George Middle School. Throughout her career, Joanne has provided the individualized support that can make an important…
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Mango Market founder says Business Excellence Awards in Abbotsford ‘incredibly humbling’
Amanda Mango is recipient of three prior awards and a nominee this year
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Public Safety Through Partnership: A Message from Chief Watson
Public Safety Through Partnership: A Message from Chief Watson As we reflect on the first nine months of 2026, I am proud of the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the […]
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Rhonda Pauls chosen as new chair of Abbotsford board of education
Arsh Kaler named vice-chair during inaugural meeting on Nov. 3, next meeting set for Nov. 10
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New Abbotsford Board of Education Inaugurated for 2026–2030 Term
Abbotsford – The Abbotsford School District officially welcomed its new Board of Education during an inaugural meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, marking the beginning of the Board’s four-year term.During the meeting, trustees were sworn into…
Public safety
UPDATE: Abbotsford police find missing Indigenous man
Donovan Adams had been missing since Oct. 26
Community
30 years of Abbotsford excellence celebrated at annual business awards
Business Excellence Awards take place on Nov. 12
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Rommy (Huisman) Riemersma
Rommy (Huisman) Riemersma passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, at the age of 98, with family by her side. Born March 29, 1928, in Midlum, Netherlands, she was the […]
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2026 Heritage BC Legacy Fund Projects Include Abbotsford’s Turner House
Vancouver/Abbotsford – Heritage BC announcedon November 3, that $476,912 in Heritage Legacy Fund grants has been awarded to support 31 heritage projects across the province. This includes Turner House in Abbotsford. From conserving important places…
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Welcoming Our New Board of Education for 2026–2030
We're pleased to welcome our new Abbotsford Board of Education! On November 3, 2026, seven trustees were officially sworn into office, marking the beginning of their four-year term. During the meeting, Rhonda Pauls was selected to serve as Board…
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Abbotsford’s Turner House Heritage Alteration Project receives Heritage BC grant funding
Site is one of 31 projects selected from all across the province
Public safety
Abbotsford police searching for missing Indigenous man
Donovan Adams was last seen on Oct. 26
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FOUND SAFE – AbbyPD Search for 36-year-old Donovan Adams
Abbotsford – UPDATE Nov 4 – Donovan Adams has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY – Abbotsford Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Donovan Adams, who has been missing since October 26th, 2026. Donovan, who…
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Abbotsford homes flying off shelf as October brings major spike in sales
Home prices volatile during spooky season
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Robert Derik Neiman
In Loving Memory ~April 17, 1966 ~ October 13, 2026 Rob was born in Lethbridge, Alberta to Judy Thomson (McCuaig) and Derek Neiman, and passed away at Holmberg House Hospice […]
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Harold John Ludwig
1945~2026 Harold John Ludwig passed away on October 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Tina for 55 years, father of nine, grandfather of 22, and great-grandfather of three. He will be […]
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Reinder (Ron) Apperloo
In Loving Memory ~ July 30, 1935 ~ October 21, 2026 On October 21, 2026, Ron Apperloo passed away peacefully into the arms of his loving heavenly Father. He will […]
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Abbotsford’s Bateman Timberwolves, Chilliwack’s G.W. Graham Grizzlies battle for first on Friday (Nov. 6)
Timberwolves and Grizzlies meet for top spot in the AAA East division in Chilliwack
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Fraser Valley Business Coalition wins at 2026 Chamber Future Builder Competition
FVBC collects honour at Canadian Chamber of Commerce event in Victoria on Oct. 29
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Character Abbotsford highlighting two local leaders at November speaker event
Lawyer Sheri Yakashiro and Abbtosford chamber CEO Alex Mitchell featured guests at Nov. 5 event
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