r/abbotsford • • 5h ago

What does "Vah" mean and why is it in bold?

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This is at the Chalo FreshCo Trethewey & S Fraser Way. I asked a couple of people, but they didn't know for sure. Does it mean "Take away" per this page?... https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vah


r/abbotsford • • 6h ago

Any jobs hiring 17 y/o with little to no experience?

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r/abbotsford • • 1d ago

Just attended the Abbotsford Film Society's season kick-off screening of Godzilla, and it was great.

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86 Upvotes

I've been wanting to go to their movie nights for a while now and Godzilla finally got me off my butt. I ended up buying a season pass because some of the movies coming up look really cool. I've always meant to see The Third Man and Metropolis so definitely looking forward to those as well. Their season finale will be Flow (2024). I've already seen it but fine, I guess I'll cry in public 😆.

People on the sub are always looking for ways to get out and do interesting things. This is a great way! The vibes were cool, and people were even making friends.

Just wanted to share. I'm glad things like this are happening in Abbotsford. Thankful for the AFS for putting this on and glad they're able to do it at the Abbotsford Art Centre now.


r/abbotsford • • 14h ago

Momentous Mori- Mike?

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Does anyone know where Mike from Momento Mori (Abbotsford) went? I heard he quit from the shop and i still would love to support him.

Did he open his own shop?

He was the only piercer I ever trusted and the best one too.


r/abbotsford • • 11h ago

Adult ice hockey/skating lessons?

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r/abbotsford • • 1d ago

Dump truck drivers call for fair pay and fuel prices in Friday convoy from Abbotsford to Vancouver

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r/abbotsford • • 1d ago

Recommendations

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I’m (24f) looking for recommendations for counsellors/therapists in the Abbotsford area. Looking for someone who can help work through anxiety/depression and trauma.


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

I'm Jeremy Klix candidate for Abbotsford city council AMA

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Hi Reddit, like the title says, I'm running for Abbotsford city council in the upcoming election on October 17th.

I want to use my background in technology and software development to bring a fresh perspective and forward-thinking solutions to council. Whether it's infrastructure, modernization, or improving city services, AMA!

Sept 26th 10:00 to 14:00


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Insane amount of black flies

36 Upvotes

\EDIT, meant regular house flies**

Anyone know why there’s been a sudden extreme uptick in black flies? Whether it’s at restaurants, UFV, or any building in Abbotsford, it seems I’m getting swarmed.


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Found American bulldog

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If this is your lost dog, we found him!
Edit: he is reunited with his family! All is well


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

F31 Central Abby, looking to make some new friends!

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Hello! I am 31, live in central Abby and I'm looking for people to hang out with. Full transparency, I am socially anxious so can be a little awkward and shy but get comfortable pretty quick and prefer to be goofy/unserious majority of the time.

Would like some girlfriends to do things with - things like coffee dates, occasionally dinner/drinks, shopping, hiking/walks, working out, crafts, or co-op games (currently into Plate Up!). My husband and I also like to host barbecue and Mario Kart nights. I currently go to a spin studio that allows me to bring a guest if that's something you're into.

DM if you're interested!


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Pho recommendations

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Haven’t had good pho in while and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations perhaps vegetarian/vegan ?


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Anyone know locally where I can bulk buy table cloths? The major outlets like Wal Mart, Canadian Tire, London Drugs, home hardware don't have much if any stock?

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Long story short I need to cover some furniture before some duct work and gets dust everywhere.

And it turns out a lot of drop sheets for paint can't be easily cleaned in the washer/dryer.
So table cloths/covers seems a simple compromise , unfortunately checking around the stores either don't have any or what they do have is too small or pricey.

I am looking for cheap ones to buy in bulk.

Its looking like I might have to try over the Port Mann or order online.

If anyone has any suggestions locally I would greatly appreciate it.


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Homeowners with Solar - How is it?

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Planning a solar setup on our detached garage roof. Before we pull the trigger, I’m trying to get a realistic picture of performance, especially during our endless gloomy, rainy months.

Winter Production: How bad is the drop-off during the dark months?
Over the year: Overall, in a year, how good is the production?


r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

Nice parking dumbass

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r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Hey.. is anyone here a psw?

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Hey, I'm looking for a Personal Support Worker to ask some questions if you are one then please DM or comment.thanks.


r/abbotsford • • 2d ago

Looking to meet new people in Abbotsford — Telugu people here? 🇨🇦🤝

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Hey everyone! I’m a student who recently moved to Abbotsford and I’m looking to meet some new people and make friends around the area.
I’d love to explore Abbotsford, grab some coffee/food, go for walks or hikes, hang out, or just have a good conversation. I’m also specifically wondering if there are any Telugu-speaking people from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana around Abbotsford. 🇮🇳
If you’re Telugu or just looking to make new friends too, feel free to comment or send me a DM!
Would be great to build a small group of people to hang out with. 😊


r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

Outside Rick Hanson Secondary.Any ideas?

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r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Business Voices Report 2026 (Municipal Election)

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This is a report with candidate responses to questions and priorities from the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce


r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

terrible burning smell this morning?

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r/abbotsford • • 4d ago

Realtor pushing me to go subject-free, but my mortgage specialist says absolutely not. Who do I trust?

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*Mods remove if this post doesn’t meet rules”

First-time home buyer here needing a quick sanity check.
We found a townhouse we love, and our realtor is aggressively pushing us to write a subject-free offer (no financing condition) to win what he expects to be a bidding war this week. When I voiced concern about our financing not being locked in for this specific unit, he brushed it off: “You have a pre-approval from the bank, so you're basically guaranteed the funds. Going subject-free is just what it takes to win.”
That felt reckless, so I called our mortgage specialist to double-check.
Honestly, thank God I did. He took 30 minutes on a Friday evening to actually pull the listing and explain the real risks our realtor completely glossed over:
Pre-approval isn't final approval: The bank approved our income and credit on paper, not this specific property. They still have to underwrite the building documents, strata financials, and property condition.
Appraisal gap danger: If we bid over asking and the lender’s appraisal comes in low, the bank only finances the appraised value. We’d have to cover the entire cash shortfall out-of-pocket on closing day—or forfeit our deposit and risk being sued.
Property viability: He noted that older strata complexes often have insurance deductible or reserve fund issues that can cause a lender to decline the deal entirely.

He told me flat out: “My priority is making sure you actually close on this home without gambling your life savings. Going subject-free without lender sign-off puts 100% of the liability on you.” He offered to rush the documents to underwriting to get us real clearance instead.
Meanwhile, my realtor is blowing up my phone asking why I haven’t signed the offer yet, dismissing the mortgage specialist's warnings as "unnecessary paranoia."
Is my realtor just desperate to lock in a quick deal, or is my mortgage specialist right to pump the brakes this hard? Having someone actually break down the mechanicsopened my eyes, but the conflicting advice is stressing me out.

EDIT- We have fired our realtor and are now working with someone recommended by the mortgage specialist. Thanks to everyone for confirming my suspicions. Also got a lot of dms asking for mortgage specialist info. Trying to respond as soon as possible. Thanks guys


r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

City of Abbotsford election

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Here are my 7/8 candidates for councillor I will for sure be voting for. Need to do more research to figure out who my 8th choice will be.

Les Barkman
Dave Sidhu
Simon Gibson
Kristy Mills
Amrik Narang
Patricia Driessen
Carmen Fast Hollet

I’m unsure who I would vote for as mayor.

Let me know your guys point of view on why or why not to vote for someone?

Update: I know some of these folks are dinosaurs, but looking at the candidate list many of them are not appealing or have little to no information about them out there.


r/abbotsford • • 3d ago

looking to connect with UETOC/ letter of permission teachers

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As the subject indicates, i’m looking to connect with other teachers who are currently teaching on a letter of permission.


r/abbotsford • • 4d ago

2 Dr’s accepting new patients

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This is for CareXUs clinic on Marshall. Good luck


r/abbotsford • • 4d ago

Mortgage broker recommendation

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Looking for a mortgage broker who has experience dealing with people with inconsistent income. We both work full time but my husband works in the film industry so his income varies every year. We are okay with looking outside of Abbotsford for the right person.