Women and their children leaving violence in Abbotsford will soon be moving into 12 new second-stage homes in the community.

Male survivors of violence and abuse can access supportive training for job opportunities in the construction industry in the Fraser Valley.

Four B.C. businesses that are developing solutions to help ensure the province’s food systems remain secure, resilient and sustainable are the first to receive funding through the recently launched B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI).

The B.C. government is planning to build a new Plant and Animal Health Centre to provide diagnostic services that support agricultural producers, food safety and the growth of a resilient food system in the province.

People in Abbotsford will be better protected from flooding with more recovery work underway, including permanent Sumas Dike repairs and sediment removal for sites in the Fraser Valley.

Students, families and staff can look forward to returning to new and improved schools in Abbotsford.

In the heart of the Fraser Valley, the Donaldson family of Bradner Farms has been innovating and working the land for more than a century.