Dave Loewen
@dfloew.bsky.social
City Councillor; Retired Educator; Family Historian - http://daveloewen.com
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Reposted by Dave Loewen
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Last week City Council had the opportunity to tour Overlanders Manufacturing, which recently won the 2025 Abbotsford Business Excellence Award in “Manufacturing and Production Excellence” category.
The city has Innovative manufacturing companies that provide amazing products and well-paying jobs.
The city has Innovative manufacturing companies that provide amazing products and well-paying jobs.
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Last week City Council had the opportunity to tour Overlanders Manufacturing, which recently won the 2025 Abbotsford Business Excellence Award in “Manufacturing and Production Excellence” category.
The city has Innovative manufacturing companies that provide amazing products and well-paying jobs.
The city has Innovative manufacturing companies that provide amazing products and well-paying jobs.
A Fraser Valley #sunset. #abbotsfordbc
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A Fraser Valley #sunset. #abbotsfordbc
A grey Saturday morning on the Fraser River at Matsqui Regional Trail Park in #Abbotsford.
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A grey Saturday morning on the Fraser River at Matsqui Regional Trail Park in #Abbotsford.
Business Excellence Awards are always a highlight of the year. Lots of deserving nominees & winners. Congratulations to all, and to the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce!
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Business Excellence Awards are always a highlight of the year. Lots of deserving nominees & winners. Congratulations to all, and to the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce!
MEI Eagles take the cup! #proudgrandpa
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
MEI Eagles take the cup! #proudgrandpa
A beautiful fall day at the Matsqui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford.
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A beautiful fall day at the Matsqui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford.
Don’t go - I’m just getting started!
November 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Don’t go - I’m just getting started!
A new park is now officially open in West Abbotsford. Three-year old, Isabella, assisted the Mayor and myself in “cutting” the ribbon.
October 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A new park is now officially open in West Abbotsford. Three-year old, Isabella, assisted the Mayor and myself in “cutting” the ribbon.
New digital App enables the public to track all City projects - where they are happening, and their progress.
www.abbotsford.ca/council/your...
www.abbotsford.ca/council/your...
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
New digital App enables the public to track all City projects - where they are happening, and their progress.
www.abbotsford.ca/council/your...
www.abbotsford.ca/council/your...
Next time you look at a world map, don’t be misled.
October 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Next time you look at a world map, don’t be misled.
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
October 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BC Gov’t announces $496M animal health centre for Abbotsford. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Always a pleasure to return to my alma mater (MEI) - this time to talk civic politics with grade 12 students.
October 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Always a pleasure to return to my alma mater (MEI) - this time to talk civic politics with grade 12 students.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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.
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!
September 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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!
Watch where the volleyball goes after the serve.
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Watch where the volleyball goes after the serve.
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.
September 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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.
Local engineer was a real game changer. Proud to say he was my brother-in-law.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
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...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Local engineer was a real game changer. Proud to say he was my brother-in-law.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
August 9, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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...
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
August 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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...
www.abbynews.com/local-news/m...
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
July 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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...
MAGA ambassador denied permit by @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social
#seanfeucht #feucht
www.castlegarnews.com/home2/city-o...
#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
July 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
MAGA ambassador denied permit by @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social
#seanfeucht #feucht
www.castlegarnews.com/home2/city-o...
#seanfeucht #feucht
www.castlegarnews.com/home2/city-o...
An AI-powered #notepad App; #gamechanger
July 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
An AI-powered #notepad App; #gamechanger