They want to know why the local welfare office — the Abbotsford branch of the B.C. Chairs sit empty in the waiting room of the Abbotsford welfare office on a recent busy afternoon. 'Alice', 63, says she's had to stand outside for hours before being allowed into the Abbotsford welfare waiting room. An open door provides a glimpse into the near-empty waiting area of the Abbotsford welfare office. Pastor Jesse Wegenast says he was 'flabbergasted' when he recently saw people forced to stand for hours outside the Abbotsford welfare office.

Source: CBC News April 12, 2019 13:10 UTC