On February 17, 2014 Abbotsford Mayor and Council voted down the rezoning of 2408 Montvue Ave. for a low barrier housing. Mayor Bruce Banman, Councillor John Smith, Les Barkman, Bill…
By Henry Braun. Much has already been said since last Monday’s Council’s decision to deny Abbotsford Community Services (“ACS”), supportive housing initiative, which would have seen BC Housing contribute $2,400,000…
From Abbotsford Community Services. It began last Wednesday (Feb.19th) and by the end of the week a ‘Peaceful Protest Rally’ had organized to say: Enough is Enough. It began in…
By Dale Klippenstein. Is C7 zoning designed in part to chase Abbotsford Community Services from downtown? Abbotsford Community Services appear to be second-class property owners in the eyes of the…
By Walter Neufeld. Monday night, Abbotsford watched a small group of petty men making a puny decision which they whimsically dressed up as though it somehow represented the interests of…
Dear Mayor Banman, I am writing this letter in response to the recent vote on the ACS Housing Project. I am outraged at the decision to veto the housing proposal….
By Dale Klippenstein. A public letter of thanks and appreciation to councillors Ross, Gill, Braun and Loewen. These four members of the Abbotsford City Council supported a motion to allow…
By Mike Archer. Abbotsford Councillor Henry Braun as much as kicked off the 2014 municipal election Monday night with a definitive speech on the Abbotsford Homeless Crisis. Mayor Banman as…
Abbotsford Says No To Homeless Housing By Jesse Wegenast. Today, Mayor and Council decided that things should stay exactly the same for the homeless in Abbotsford. They have, after careful…
From Abbotsford Community Services. Today is decision day for the City of Abbotsford. Consider attending tonight’s Regular Council Meeting (Matsqui Centennial Auditorium – 7 PM) and listen to what your…