Opinion - Abbotsford News http://www.abbynews.com/opinion RSS Feed for Opinion - Abbotsford News en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT EDITORIAL: Dialogue on poverty http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138954379.html Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar spent the past several weeks trying to subsist on the $610 monthly welfare rate. COLUMN: How 'smart' is the protest over this? http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138953924.html Our last bill from BC Hydro included a rather large ‘catch-up’ fee. EDITORIAL: Looming global energy issues behind carbon tax http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138670744.html In 2008, when B.C. introduced its carbon tax, it was widely hailed as a model of environmental and economic design. COLUMN: Inking the deal made decades ago http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138666944.html Abbotsford News reporter Kevin Mills details a promise he made years ago if his beloved hockey team won the Stanley Cup. Slots decision disappoints http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138666184.html As president of the Abbotsford Bingo Association, I would like to express my disappointment with city council meeting of Jan. 23. Will Taboo Sex Show uphold community values? http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138666089.html Should we pay attention to Gerda Peachey’s claim that the Taboo Sex shows will have a detrimental impact on our community? Do you feel it is fair to charge more for higher w http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138203314.html COLUMN: Giving new meaning to ‘pearly white’ teeth http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138488714.html The inspiration for a column comes in many ways, and last week one was delivered in remarkable fashion ... EDITORIAL: Water pressure http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138488809.html Since water meters were installed in all Abbotsford homes, residents have been charged for the amount of water they use. COLUMN: Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ http://www.abbynews.com/opinion/138205694.html Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began.