By AmbrÖse Bierce. Oh to be a fly on the wall in Mike de Jong’s office. Imagine what a kick in the knackers it must be to shove your weight…
On a motion from downtown land owner and one-time president Bob Bos, the Board of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA) has voted unanimously to ask the membership at the…
From facebook. Dale Klippenstein has proposed an image which members of the Abbotsford Downtoan Business Association (ADBA) who support the 20-bed supportive housing proposal of the City of Abbotsford, Abbotsford…
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…
By James Breckenridge. Considering that City Council’s answer to the questions “If not Now, When? If not Here, Where?” posed to Council at the public hearing on the ACS 20…
Dear Editor. I’m baffled by our Mayor’s rejection of an approval that would have given 20 men, who are currently living under tarps on the side of the road on…
From Cliff Fast. “I have watched this unfortunate event unfold for some time now. I have also bit my tongue and not waded into these murky waters until now. I…
From Food For Thought Metaphysical Bookstore. Our customers have told us that when they walk into the store they feel instantly at ease and enjoy basking in the pleasant aroma…
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…