Archive for February 2016

Over the past two years, the City of Abbotsford has undertaken ongoing discussions with Kinder Morgan Canada over multiple community concerns, the majority of which have been addressed. At the oral hearings before the National Energy Board (NEB) on January 29, 2016, the City of Abbotsford put forward our outstanding key concerns over emergency planning, training, and…

One of the promises I made to the people of Abbotsford during the November 2011 municipal election was that I would support open, transparent, and accountable government. By extension, that meant that I would apply that same principle as an individual member of Council. In other words, whatever taxpayer money I spent would be open…

The Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Abbotsford City Council reminds you that for safety sake operators of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and drones to be aware of regulations and no fly zones prior to taking flight. Transport Canada regulates UAVs and drone use in all communities across the country: UAV operators need to be at least 9km away from any…