Simon Gibson

Optimist, Councilor, writer, long-distance runner, wild cat aficionado. PhD (SFU); BJ (Carleton).Former MLA, husband, dad, granddad. Powered by faith.

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Well-attended Gilmour Park official opening today; today rode my #bike - joined with #Abbotsford Council colleagues. Young boy (pictured here) helped cut the ribbon sliding down slide. #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl @Abbotsford ⁦@AbbotsfordSD⁩ @abbynews

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Very interesting #Abbotsford Council tour of @Nutriva group today hosted by Bill and Helinda Vanderkooi. Wonderful agricultural innovation. Even rice! Never been this close to a friendly #turkey #turkeys @abbotsford #fvrd #metrovancouver #fvrl #fvrd #bcpoli

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Grand Opening: Oxford Learning #Abbotsford: appreciated the opportunity to represent Council. Interesting success programs; helpful for university-bound students and others. #fvrd #metrovancouver @abbotsford ⁦@AbbotsfordSD⁩ ⁦@ufvstudentlife⁩ #fvrl

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Wonderful #blueberries! Bought a box today from Art Unruh at his 20 and a half acre farm at 32515 King Road #Abbotsford. He bought the property in 1969 after moving from Paraguay. #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl @blueberries #fraservalley @abbotsford #bc

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Cliff Prang, popular local emcee, entertained everyone today at #Berry Fest, downtown #Abbotsford. Cliff even had a #marshmallow catching in the mouth contest and I was talked into entering. ⁦@CharacterAbby⁩ #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl #matsqui #clayburn

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

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[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Seems like there are more rabbits this year in #Abbotsford I see on my morning runs or cycling. This rabbit was on my street visiting gardens (and perhaps not welcomed). #rabbit #rabbits #bunnies #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl ⁦@nature_org⁩ @abbotsford

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Good to connect again today with Bryan Haber at the wonderful #Clayburn store which he has owned for many years. My three grandsons liked everything! My favorite are the milk chocolate Penguins. #abbotsford #matsqui #candy #chocolate. #metrovancouver #fvrd

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Great attendance for #Canada Day parades today #Abbotsford and #MtLehman. Riding my bike was ideal to connect with many people along the routes. #metrovancouver #cycling #fvrd #matsqui #clayburn #sumasprairie #abbygrind ⁦@goUFV⁩ #fvrl #patriotic

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

#FortisBC Community Giving Day lunch: supporting #CyrusCentre. Tremendous to see Fortis staff working for a wonderful #Abbotsford cause; here with Council colleagues. @Abbotsford #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl ⁦@AbbyYouth⁩ ⁦@abbypdcpo⁩ ⁦@goUFV⁩

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Brain Injury Awareness Picnic at Mill Lake park today. Appreciated the support shown by staffers and volunteers. Attended with #Abbotsford Council colleague Dave Loewen. #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl @abbotsford ⁦@AbbotsfordSD⁩ ⁦#matsqui #clayburn

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

What a great day for the Crossley Splash Park event; thanks to #Saputo for their support. Attended representing city council. ⁦@AbbotsfordSD⁩ @abbotsford #fvrd #metrovancouver ⁦#abbotsford #clayburn #healthy #matsqui #fraservalley

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Very interesting and impressive #Abbotsford council tour of ⁦@sitepartnersca⁩ #Sitepartners office. An agency for the #industrial sector with many strategic services. #metrovancouver @Abbotsford #fraservalley ⁦@abbotsfordcity⁩ ⁦@goUFV⁩

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Very moving #butterfly release program today at Menno Place, honoring those who have passed - memories and recognizing the fragility of life. Comforting for those who #mourn. #abbotsford @abbotsford #mennoplace #metrovancouver ⁦@meischools⁩ #fvrd #fvrl

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

#Abbotsford Police Department Awards today - very well attended: really proud of our ⁦@abbypdcpo⁩ officers protecting us! Here with Steve Fehr, officer of the year and chief Colin Watson. ⁦@AbbotsfordRJ⁩ @abbotsford #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Appreciated a Council tour of the amazing Salvation Army Centre of Hope: exciting plans to meet so many needs; here with Al Breitkreuz, mayor Siemens and Rob Studiman. @abbotsford #metrovancouver #salvationarmy #fvrd #matsqui #clayburn #sumas #fraservalley

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Appreciated Dr Amanda McCormick’s presentation today which was very troubling regarding family violence and abusive relationships. Well-attended with ⁦@abbypdcpo⁩ and many others. @abbotsford #abbotsford ⁦@AbbotsfordRJ⁩ #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Lily, friendly neighborhood dog on my morning run in east #Abbotsford. @Abbotsford #metrovancouver. #fvrd #run #runner #running @10k #fraservalley #pets #dogs #fvrl #exercise

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

#Abbotsford Restorative Justice 25th anniversary - a wonderful organization serving our community; here with Francesca Tan and David Gustafson. Appreciated opportunity to represent Council. ⁦@abbypdcpo⁩ @abbotsford ⁦@goUFV⁩ #metrovancouver #fvrd.

[Simon Gibson @SimonGibsonBC]

Bear sightings this week on McKee where the pipeline crosses. My wife Joy saw #bears twice and one ran across the road: two black, one brown. #abbotsford #sumasmountain #matsqui #metrovancouver #fvrd #fvrl ⁦@nature_org⁩ #clayburn #bears @abbotsford