By Mike Archer. The issue of trying to control the noise from blueberry cannons in Abbotsford should be left exactly where it is … nowhere. First of all; as with…
By Mike Archer. I am deeply offended that Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada would encroach on Canadians’ right to freedom of speech and cower in fear of the…
Is Abbotsford’s Police Department Capable Of Dealing With Homelessness or Drug Addiction? By Mike Archer. In this series we will look at the role of first responders, more particularly the…
By Mike Archer. Abbotsford has received a great deal of media attention for its treatment of the homeless, particularly those who suffer from mental illness, alcohol dependence or drug addiction….
More pain, costs and shame? By Mike Archer. The decision by the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) to join the constitutional litigation between the City of Abbotsford and its homeless…
By Mike Archer. I’m not sure how to react to news this week that five council members, who say they would have declared a conflict of interest rather than vote…
By Mike Archer. One of the most important ways in which citizens can exercise their rights between municipal elections is through the public hearing process. It is often the first,…
By Mike Archer. I was struck by the prominant role taken by Darryl Plecas and Simon Gibson at the recent announcement by Rich Coleman that the BC Government would be…
By Mike Archer. “Thank God nobody was killed.” Those were the first words out of Mayor Henry Braun’s mouth when I spoke with him at the site of this morning’s…
By Mike Archer. An insightful article by Zi-Ann Lum on The Huffington Post reveals the documented benefits of a basic national income; the Conservative government’s decision to shut it down;…