During the month of February Today Media published a series on the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) and its role in dealing with the marginalized and the homeless in Abbotsford. In…
Is Abbotsford’s Police Department Capable Of Dealing With Homelessness or Drug Addiction? By Mike Archer. In this series we look at the role of first responders, more particularly the APD,…
By Mike Archer. This may sound like the pot calling the kettle black because I have certainly never pulled my punches when it comes to criticizing, or expressing, my opinions…
By Mike Archer. Despite having supported some of the most outlandish and damaging plans and policies in recent memory; continually lobbying for the expenditure of hundreds of millions of their…
Meet Gord Bylo. His son suffers from mental illness and drug addiction. He and his wife are living a parent’s nightmare. His story is a compelling reason for change. Is…
Councillor Sandy Blue was fired from her position as Economic Development Manager with the City of Maple Ridge this week. This simple change in staff is not simple at all….
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. The series we have begun to publish – The Healing Process – about some of the challenges facing the community of Abbotsford, has dealt with some of…
By Mike Archer. I am the last person who would accuse Mike de Jong of being an unskilled politician. As the second most powerful politician in BC outside of the…
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…