Abbotsford – Content Warning: White Supremacy, Racism, Ableism, Sexism, Bigotry, Strong Language. In the December 3rd, 1925 edition of the “Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News”, an article reported that American organizers of the Klu Klux Klan held a meeting recruiting…
I’ve been asked to discuss the practice of some drivers who “slow down, way back from a stop light, potentially blocking access for both the left and the right turn lane, especially where there is an advance green light for…
Burnaby (OPINION – BCNU) – The BC Nurses’ Union says it is concerned that nurses who test positive for COVID-19 could face lengthy delays in accessing much-needed compensation through WorkSafeBC (WSBC). As of June 8, 136 nurses in British Columbia…
Vancouver – With the advent of summer mere days away, public health officials expressing concern that Canadians are flagging in their vigilance towards social distancing and other public health measures may have good reason to worry. The latest study from…
Chilliwack – A statement on racism was released June 9 by Rohan Arul-pragasam, Chilliwack’s Interim School Superintendent: Over the last several days, several citizens have shared with me either their own experience or what they observed others experience concerning racism…
Fraser Valley – I found myself waiting for a red light behind another vehicle this week. That vehicle’s driver had his window down, his elbow on the sill and was holding what was left of his cigarette between left thumb…
Abbotsford (OPINION) – A statement from Abbotsford Mayor Henry Bruan – Opposition to Racism, Discrimination, and Intolerance: On behalf of Abbotsford City Council, I’d like to share some brief comments in regards to recent events– particularly the mobilization of people…
Abbotsford ( OPINION) – A message from the Abbotsford Police Department’s Chief Serr and the Abbotsford Police Board: The Abbotsford Police Department is proud to serve and protect our community. We pledge to treat everyone fairly, with respect, and continue…
Vancouver– The COVID-19 pandemic has changed some of the eating and food preparation habits of Canadians, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 31% of Canadians say they have personally gained…
Ah courtesy, where have you gone? You are certainly scarce on the highways and byways of our fair province! When was the last time another driver did something nice for you to facilitate a movement? Did you wave to say…