(Abbotsford, BC)  Credited as a city of momentum, Abbotsford has approached its tipping point, and the latest endeavour is the Valley Food and Farm Collective (VFF), which launches on Thursday, July 26th. Spearheaded by Josh Vanderheide, Owner of Field House Brewing, and Bonnie Friesen, Executive Chef and Head of Food Services at Field House Brewing, […]

This article has been written and submitted by: Sharan Gill: 604-897-3397 Based on a study completed in 2016 (Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).   Truck driving is a dangerous job because of the weather, equipment malfunction and other careless drivers.  This risk is present at any time and any place when a truck driver is on […]

This past weekend was the 32nd Annual IndoHoops Canada National Tournament at BC Prep in Surrey, British Columbia. This year’s tournament featured 5 Elite Division teams, 10 Community Division teams and a Women’s Showcase Game. This would not have been possible without our tournament sponsors Telus, Diamonds by Dal, Sports Unlimited and Northern Lights Studio […]

Here are some basic things that every parent should know about these plans. Government grants The federal government adds to your RESP savings each year through the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) to a maximum of 20% up to $500 per year. Lower-income families may also qualify for the additional CESG on the first $500 […]

By:Justin P. Goodrich, LL.M Spoiler alert – this week’s edition of For The Record will have absolutely nothing to do with politics or public affairs.  This week I am putting on my academic hat and getting introspective.   For those who may not know, when I’m not busy serving as the managing partner of a […]

Congratulations to Jasmit Phulka for winning the 2018 International wrestling Sassari Gold Cup at Sassari city in Italy on May 26th. Members of the Miri Piri wrestling club together with their parents and friends were at the Vancouver airport to welcome Jasmit back with his victory medals on Sunday. The tournament was a very high […]

By:Justin P. Goodrich, LL.M June 1st, 2018   I’m not sure when it happened, though it seems to have happened rather recently.  Every time I turn-on the news or load-up a social media app I hear about the ‘progressive’ left.   In a previous edition of For the Record I talked about the notion that […]

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In a previous edition (April 6th, 2018) I wrote about protestors and the role that protesting plays within political activism.  In that column I outlined what I saw as the ‘right’ way versus the ‘wrong’ way to protest.  Having said that, as someone who is politically engaged it only seems fitting that I now dedicate […]

One of the things that I have never enjoyed about politics – provincially or federally – is ‘Question Period.’  I understand its intent, naturally.  However, when weighing the intent with the activity it leaves much to be desired.   Admittedly, I’m not sure when it happened but the discussion in Question Period has most certainly […]

By:Justin P. Goodrich, LL.M I have a confession to make… I have very mixed, very strong feelings about protestors.   On the one hand, I am a firm believer in the letter of the law and further believe that those in violation of the law ought to be treated as criminals.  On the other hand, […]

By:Justin P. Goodrich, LL.M There used to be a time (I think?) when politics was principled.  It was a time where people could have differing view-points but express them in a manner that was civil.  It was a time when people could argue their positions based on merit, not rhetoric.  It was a time where […]