Conservative government still opposes the legalization of marijuana
In an interview with The Cascade, Ed Fast, Member of Parliament (MP) for Abbotsford reaffirmed the Conservatives negative opinion of any discussion of legalization or decriminalization of marijuana.
Chilliwack-Hope NDP members vote O’Mahony to compete in by-election
With the dust settling, Gwen O’Mahony has come out on top to be nominated as the BC NDP’s candidate for the Chilliwack-Hope riding.
Fire at Chilliwack substation cuts off Abbotsford power
Students at UFV’s Abbotsford campus found themselves in the dark without power on Saturday morning when the Chilliwack Atchelitz BC Hydro substation at 6155 Lickman Road reportedly experienced an explosion followed by a fire. Classes were cancelled, and power through much of the townships of Abbotsford and Chilliwack was lost for the majority of the late morning.
Abbotsford women take a stand for purity
The Cascade had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Marziali—a 30-year-old photographer, and one of the four young women behind the blog Confessions of a 29-Year-Old Virgin, the blog behind the TLC series Virgin Diaries —about the proverbial whirlwind that has been the past few months.
The Human Body Project: an exercise in non-domination
Tasha Diamant presented the Human Body Project at the annual Canadian University Press Conference recently held in Victoria. Her project is to share a visceral experience of vulnerability and embody the fragility and morality of humanity, to bring forth unity, shared responsibility and compassion in her audience.
Liberal party is now the party of marijuana legalization
“This is a great day. What started as an idea from a young Liberal in British Columbia has become a new policy of the Liberal Party of Canada. It shows you that one voice can make a difference,” pronounced Sangeeta Lalli, as a resolution to legalize marijuana was passed by the federal Liberal party earlier this month.
Goya exhibit comes to Abbotsford
For the first time in its history, Abbotsford’s art gallery The Reach will be host to a travelling exhibit from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. The exhibition is a series of prints by the famous 18th century Spanish artist Francisco Goya y Lucientes.
Student journalism conference goes viral
A Canadian University Press student journalism conference in Victoria became a waking nightmare for students on Saturday January 14, when a large number of student delegates in attendance fell ill from an outbreak of Norovirus. Sickness quickly overtook delegates from the various academic student newspapers from around the country, all of whom were lodged in the Harbour Towers Hotel in Victoria.
Adrian Dix talks future of provincial NDP
Adrian Dix, leader of the BC NDP and Official Opposition to the government, has a nearly two decade-long history with the party. and won the NDP’s leadership race this past April after the resignation of former leader Carole James. Now holding onto the reins of a party that is on the rise, he stands a good chance of being our next Premier. And as we close out the year, the busiest man in BC politics spoke with The Cascade on topics ranging from student issues, economics, political attacks, and the Occupy movement.
The doctor is in: Banman elected as Abbotsford’s new mayor
In the recent civic election, Abbotsford citizens brought about significant change: although most of the city council and school trustees remain the same, there will be a new mayor in town.
Manly manliness for men: The Vancouver Men’s Show
The Vancouver Men’s Show is “the only men’s specific consumer trade show in British Columbia.”
All good things must come to an end: An interview with Public Eye founder Sean Holman
At the beginning of this month Sean Holman was forced to suspend Public Eye indefinitely due to unsustainable costs associated with its operation. After eight years of reporting, filing Freedom of Information requests and receiving leaked documents, he has posted over 6000 stories – many of which were groundbreaking. He was awarded the Jack Webster award in 2004 for best print news reporting of the year and is currently a journalism professor at the University of Victoria. Holman also has a radio show on CFAX 1070, and is developing a documentary on provincial politics. This week, he agreed to hold an interview with The Cascade.
SUS has a WTF moment
Tuition has more than doubled over the last decade, and government funding to post-secondary education has fallen by almost 10 per cent. This is where “Where’s the Funding” steps in, which is a campaign organized by the Student Labour Action Project (SLAP) and United States Student Association (USSA) that’s seeking more funding for students. The campaign got off the ground in the Lower Maintland this past September with the involvement of the UBC, UVic and SFU student union societies, and has since expanded to include student unions from Langara, Capilano, and UFV.
Abbotsford Food Bank helps fill bellies and stockings
Year round, the Abbotsford Food Bank (AFB) helps families and individuals in the community who don’t have enough to make ends meet ensure that they get the necessities for life. During the Christmas season especially, the AFB and the Christmas Bureau are hard at work to assist Abbotsford citizens in need.
Abbotsford mayoral candidates debate issues at UFV
As their campaigns draw to a close, the five mayoral candidates for the City of Abbotsford had one last chance to formally discuss and debate the hot topics of this year’s civic election. Hosted by the Political Science Student Association, the candidates debated on issues such as the proposed public-private partnership (P3) for Stave Lake, steady increases in property taxes, and public transportation. Although the largest topic in the election by far has been the impending referendum regarding the P3 project, it did not dominate the debate – only two questions posed related directly to it.
A UFV perspective on VPD riot charge recommendations
It was the largest crime spree in the history of the province, according to Vancouver police chief Jim Chu. And now after five months of taking criticism over their handling of the riots, including complaints about the slow process afterwards, the Vancouver Police Department are now ready to begin moving forward.
Abbotsford all-candidates’ debate kicks off final leg of mayoral race
The P3 water project, crime, and taxation were the foremost items on the agenda for the Abbotsford mayoral debate held at City Hall last Wednesday. The first debate between the declared candidates kicked off the final stretch before the municipal election later this month and featured incumbent George Peary squaring off with rivals Bruce Banman, Meghann Coughlan, Travis Daleman and Gerda Peachey.
Mayor George Peary runs for a second term in office
Abbotsford Mayor George Peary spoke with The Cascade this week about his reasons for running for a second term in office.
Bruce Banman campaigns for “the youth of today”
Banman agreed to speak with The Cascade this week, outlining his goals as potential mayor and weighing in on the P3 debate.
Gerda Peachey runs for mayor to give the public a voice
This week, Peachey spoke with The Cascade, explaining her motivation to begin a campaign and what she’d like to accomplish as mayor.
Controversial P3 project referendum question to be included in municipal election
The public-private partnership (P3) project proposed by the City of Abbotsford to design and build a $291,000,000 water source and treatment plant at Stave Lake has been a hot topic in this year’s municipal elections in Abbotsford as the four mayoral challengers oppose incumbent mayor George Peary on the issue.
Seventeen-year-old UFV student runs for mayor
Seventeen-year-old Travis Daleman is one of five mayoral candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring for this year’s municipal elections happening in Abbotsford on November 19. Having grown up in Abbotsford for most of his life and recently graduated from W. J. Mouat Secondary, Daleman can be found at most Abbotsford city council meetings immersing himself in local politics. Amidst campaigning for the upcoming mayoral election, Daleman also has found the time to begin his university studies at UFV this semester. Daleman spoke to The Cascade to answer some questions regarding his recent decision to run for mayor in Abbotsford.
Tony Parsons brings years of broadcast expertise to UFV
At 72-years-old, TV news anchor and recipient of an honorary doctorate degree in technology Tony Parsons shows no signs of slowing down. Proof of his popularity was the number of guests that showed up to UFV’s Chilliwack campus on Friday, October 14, where Parsons held a question and answer period for community members, faculty and students.
