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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · 9d

BC Gov’t announces $496M animal health centre for Abbotsford. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

New plant, animal health centre will safeguard people, farms

Government is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.

news.gov.bc.ca

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · 18d

Always a pleasure to return to my alma mater (MEI) - this time to talk civic politics with grade 12 students.

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · 23d

A good crowd of Abbotsford residents were greeted by beautiful weather as they gathered for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in the civic precinct.

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · 27d

Latham Field at Mouat Sec had its Grand Opening today; funding & maintenance a “best practice” example of partnership between City and School District authorities. Go Hawks!

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · 28d

Watch where the volleyball goes after the serve.

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Sep 21

Did you know that Abbotsford is the 3rd most culturally diverse community in Canada, following Toronto and Vancouver? That would explain why 80+ different languages are spoken in our community.

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Sep 19

Local engineer was a real game changer. Proud to say he was my brother-in-law.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

With his inventive mind, Manitoba's George Klassen helped millions

Forty-seven years ago, George Klassen had an idea that improved the lives of millions of people in Bangladesh. It was for a hand-powered rower pump, a classic piece of simple, inexpensive and appropri...

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Aug 9

The #Abbotsford #Airshow2025 is underway - Aug 8-10. #snowbirds

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Aug 1

Appreciate hearing the objective reporting on this needlessly growing issue regarding #SeanFeucht concert permit application in #Abbotsford. @benlypka.bsky.social
www.abbynews.com/local-news/m...

MAGA Christian performer unhappy with Abbotsford after permit denial

Sean Feucht learned of Abbotsford permit denial on July 29, expressed disappointment on July 31

www.abbynews.com

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jul 31

Preet Rai is an Abbotsford School trustee; the community is fortunate to have individuals like him in leadership positions. #SD34 vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Preet Rai: I survived the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Forty years later, I still remember the fire — and the kindness

Forty years later, I still remember the fire — and the kindness. Today, living in B.C., I feel compelled to share my story.

vancouversun.com

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jul 30

MAGA ambassador denied permit by @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social
#seanfeucht #feucht
www.castlegarnews.com/home2/city-o...

City of Abbotsford denies permit to MAGA Christian performer

Sean Feucht was set to perform at Mill Lake Park on Aug. 24

www.castlegarnews.com

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jul 13

An AI-powered #notepad App; #gamechanger

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jul 5

This exhibit is on now at the #Mennonite Heritage #Museum in #Abbotsford. A moving tribute to thousands of Mennonites who were taken from their families in the middle of the night and never seen again. #Stalin #purge #terror #history #persecution

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jun 24

Congratulations to the Canucks hockey organization! So proud of this team! @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social #abbotsford #hockey #canucks #caldercup
abbotsford.canucks.com/news/abbotsf...

ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS CLAIM FIRST-EVER CALDER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP | Abbotsford Canucks

Victory highlights team’s growth, determination, and the strength of the Canucks development system.

abbotsford.canucks.com

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jun 18

One #Abbotsford mom making life more affordable for struggling families. #food #foodsecurity @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social #gatheringmarkit
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Unique Fraser Valley grocery store offers a hand-up to those facing food insecurity

The Gathering Markit in Abbotsford is uniquely designed to help people facing temporary food insecurity.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jun 18

Go #Canucks
#Abbotsford #CalderCup #AHLHockey #AHL

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out what @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social Council has been working at in the month of May. #abbotsford #municipalpolitics www.abbotsford.ca/council/your...

May 2025 | City of Abbotsford

Council directs staff to undertake final round of OCP engagement. Council approves changes to recreation programming prices. Council approves Five-Year Financial Plan bylaw amendment. Council approves...

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · May 30

The mayors and municipal leaders at today’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference are ready to build — housing, transit, and a stronger country.

Canada’s new government is ready to build with them.

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 29

Abby #Police Awards for 2024 Lots of amazing stories of personnel just doing their jobs. #Inspiring!
@cityofabbotsford.bsky.social #police

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 25

An excellent analysis of Alberta’s move towards a #referendum on #separation from Canada.
#Canadianpoli #Canadianseparatists www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

How Trump has turbocharged a Canadian province’s quest for independence | Lisa Young

At the very moment Canada needs to be united, Alberta has put the question of independence back on the table, says political science professor Lisa Young

www.theguardian.com

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 25

Run For Water 2025 in #Abbotsford #cieanwater @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social

Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 16

The Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, was in #Abbotsford this morning to announce 67 more #shelterspaces, with more in the near future.
#homelessness #unhoused @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social @ravikahlon.bsky.social @bchousing.bsky.social
news.bchousing.org/sixty-seven-...

Sixty-seven more shelter spaces coming to Abbotsford

67 new shelter spaces are opening in Abbotsford to support people experiencing homelessness with safety, services, and stability.

news.bchousing.org

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 10

Canada’s #electoral system is one of the best and most trustworthy, yet political leaders sow seeds of distrust in the interests of political capital.
#elections #electionsCanada #Canada #politics
www.linkedin.com/pulse/defenc...

In Defence of Our Electoral System

I read a disturbing fact about the level of confidence held by some Canadians in our recent election results, but of greatest concern for me, as a Canadian, is how political party leaders are manipula...

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Dave Loewen @dfloew.bsky.social · May 8

Conair, based at #Abbotsford Airport has been the global leader in aerial firefighting for over 50 years, operating throughout the world. #Conair employs about 500, with a fleet of 70 aircraft. Their facility features state-of-the-art flight simulators that prepare pilots for immediate deployment.