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 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…
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has joined the BC Supreme Court constitutional litigation set for trial June 29 between the Abbotsford Chapter of the BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors (DWS)…
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…
The BC Supreme Court has ruled that, despite the fact the City of Abbotsford has been “less than zealous” in moving the case forward since getting the protesters kicked out…
By Mike Archer. A number of important dates are coming up in Abbotsford’s seemingly endless battle with its homeless population. The challenges of next week (December 15 – 19) will…
By Mike Archer. A seemingly confused Deputy City Manager, Jake Rudolph*, appeared to have trouble explaining to the judge, through City lawyers, how he somehow lost the shelter records for…
By Mike Archer. On Friday, December 5, the BC Supreme Court will be hearing arguments on a motion from the Pivot Legal Society to set aside the injunction which forced…
Release. The Abbotsford Chapter of the BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors (DWS) is being recognized as perhaps the most effective and successful drug user organization in BC and perhaps across Canada…
Nancy Gallagher of the Abbotsford Dignitarian Society (Abby Digs), together with the 5 and 2 Ministries, and Positive Living, has been running a committee to help sustain and manage the…