By Mike Archer. Tensions are rising among the homeless men and women living in the camps along Gladys Avenue across from the Salvation Army according to Barry Shantz, head of…
To members of our city’s Task Force on Homelessness : It is important that I start by declaring my bias — I am a very strong supporter of the concept…
By Mike Archer. If the BC Government needs homeless people removed from the legislative grounds in Victoria they call on the provincial police force – the RCMP – not the…
By Mike Archer. Abbotsford lawyer and president of Trinity Western University (TWU) Bob Kuhn responded to a column recently [Change The Covenant] by challenging a number of the arguments and…
Founder of the Abbotsford Chapter of the BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors (DWS) Barry Shantz asked Monday just exactly where the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) would like the homeless on Gladys…
What a Concept – Homeless Have Rights! By James Breckenridge. Yes Andrew, the homeless – being Canadians – have Rights that are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms….
By Mike Archer. The tense standoff between Abbotsford’s homeless, the City and its police force had settled into a seven-month unofficial understanding which appears set to be blown assunder by…
As always, the latest news about Abbotsford’s battles with its homeless population is getting coverage elsewhere. The True North Times covered the attempt by City lawyers to have the case against…
From Access To Justice In Abbotsford. On Friday, July 4, the B.C. Supreme Court heard the City of Abbotsford’s argument for why the courts should not allow a Pivot Legal…
By James Breckenridge. In an interview with the CBC Mayor Banman stated “It comes down to financial dollars, resources and expertise. Cities are supposed to look after really exciting things…