By Mike Archer. After a Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOI) request, the Abbotsford News was able to publish a partial cost to the Standoff in Jubilee last fall…
By Mike Archer. The first six months of 2013 provided what seemed like some much needed good news for those who watch building permits as an indicator for the local…
By Mike Archer. I heard Mayor Banman on CBC Radio on my way home from work this afternoon and I got lost somewhere between anger and sadness. He just couldn’t…
Dear Editor.Some Council observers have often speculated on who is calling the shots City Hall; staff or elected Councillors. The departure of a number of senior staff without any explanation…
By Mike Archer. I always get a kick out of watching the Abbotsford News attempt to lead from behind. This weekend, Editor Andrew Holota wrote a column about the layoffs,…
By Abnor. You should have coffee someday over at the little cafeteria on the main floor of City Hall. You have no idea the interesting stuff you’ll overhear. For those…