Is Abbotsford’s Police Department Capable Of Dealing With Homelessness or Drug Addiction? By Mike Archer. In this series we will look at the role of first responders, more particularly the…
By Mike Archer. Abbotsford has received a great deal of media attention for its treatment of the homeless, particularly those who suffer from mental illness, alcohol dependence or drug addiction….
Why it’s a good thing the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association now have less influence over City Hall By Mike Archer. It is no secret…
By Mike Archer. One of the most important ways in which citizens can exercise their rights between municipal elections is through the public hearing process. It is often the first,…
By Mike Archer. An insightful article by Zi-Ann Lum on The Huffington Post reveals the documented benefits of a basic national income; the Conservative government’s decision to shut it down;…
By Mike Archer. Something has to change in the way we husband poultry in BC. Even those in the industry have to realize by now the strategy of placing the…
By Mike Archer. Mayor Henry Braun promised to remove the small group of local individuals who held an inordinate amount of influence over Abbotsford City Hall through their control of…
By Mike Archer. Judy Graves was a wonderful homeless advocate for the homeless men and women of Vancouver. She could reportedly, “make contact with a homeless person, find them housing…
By Mike Archer. There is a great deal of hope that Monday’s inauguration of Henry Braun as Abbotsford’s new mayor and a council with four new members will mean a…
By Mike Archer. Now that all the campaigning and posturing is over and we have a new mayor and council, one of the first pieces of business which must be…