By George F. Evens. Homelessness alludes to the comprehensive problem and its many causes, which to most, is so overwhelming it poses barriers to remedy and sadly the political will…
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By Larry Lindner. It was a distant place much like ours. A land dominated by a love for green beans. It was, in fact, their currency. But the land was…
Chief Ron Giesbrecht of the Kwikwetlem First Nation caused a national outrage when it was revealed he was only paid $4,800 a year as a salary for managing his reserve….
By Ken Wuschke. Call me old school, but I was raised to not blame others when I can help solve the problem at hand. And that’s how I feel about…
By Ken Wuschke. The past seven years have certainly been a turbulent period for Abbotsford. We have seen the rise and fall of Plan A, the Stave Lake Referendum, and…
By Lilly Kaetler. On February 19, 2014, Abbotsford City Council members voted against the “rezoning” of 2408 Montvue Ave.for a 20-bed mens supportive (low barrier) housing unit, across the street…
By George Evens. In this Edition, excerpt from News To You Newsletter – “Homelessness & Mental Illness in Canada a legacy of bad Government & Companies policy & decisions, DIMINISHING Middle Class, exporting manufacturing jobs &…
By Regina Dalton. It’s not unusual to hear people make comments — often less than charitable — about those who deal with addictions. Through my own experiences offered below, I…
By Regina Dalton. A third-grader enjoys socializing. Political Will : Politicians really enjoy taxpayer-funded catered functions, particularly if they are held in resort-style areas. A third-grader loves spending other people’s…
By Sherril Guthrie. Re: What’s Up With That: 27 + 83 = Huh? Editor’s Note: The following was submitted to the Abbotsford News and a copy was provided, for publication,…