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…
By James W. Breckenridge. It is damn frustrating, damn annoying and damning. Philip Mangano, the US homeless czar at the time, spoke in Abbotsford in May of 2007 about ending…
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 healing process, which, I have argued, Abbotsford must find its way through, has to begin with an acknowledgment that harm has been done; to whom it…
By James Breckenridge. I cannot claim I was surprised when I heard the municipal and provincial governments plan to continue to increase the homeless population in Abbotsford; a goal they…
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….
By Mike Archer. I’ve talked a lot in this space about the healing process I believe the community of Abbotsford must go through over its treatment of the homeless. I’ve…
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,…