Are we witnessing the dawn of feudalism 2.0? By Murray Dobbin. Every so often a cluster of news stories combine to become more than the simple sum of their parts. 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,…
After two years of dedicated consultation and dialogue, the Abbotsford school district has signed their second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. The district’s longstanding Aboriginal Advisory Committee includes representation from the…
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. 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…
Release. In an historic blockbuster decision that breaks with a 20-year-old legal precedent, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed today that Canadians have the constitutional right to choose medical assistance…
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…