Heather Colpitts

Reporter at Langley Advance Times

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Langley cat shelter takes in several cats from overwhelmed rescue

4 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

CARES cat shelter in Langley is one of a handful of rescue groups that helped when the Vancouver Orphaned Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) had a person surrender 57 cats in May. The caregiver arrived at VOKRA's Operations Centre with them safely transported in carriers. These cats were sweet, tame, and well-socialized. Most of the male cats were already neutered, and while not all the females were spayed, there was no interbreeding, as the males and females had been kept separate.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Langley heads into June

4 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

Grant Narrows Provincial Park/Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area: Langley Field Naturalists trip is on Wednesday, June 4. Meet leader Vikeka Ohman at 10 a.m. at the kiosk near the boat ramp for a tour of this marshed dike area on a major migration route. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch. RSVP: [email protected] to register. .
LIVING 60+: Can you name these items from bygone eras

4 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

Each edition of Living 60+ includes a fun game with photos of items from the past. Many are no longer in use but were part of everyday life way back when. So look through the photos and then check out the descriptions below. • READ MORE: Check out our e-editions, including Living 60+ ITEM 1 This item is part of a family of sewing notions that included eggs, mushrooms, and balls. Some eggs and balls have handles.
Seniors advocate decries ageism during visit to Aldergrove

4 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Heather Colpitts

“Share your stories,” as a way to combat ageism, urged the B.C. seniors advocate during a visit to Aldergrove on Friday. Dan Leavitt wants the broader population to better understand the discrimination older people face. “We’re right now doing a campaign to hear stories from seniors around the province,” he told the crowd during the May 30 visit to Bellevue Park seniors complex in Aldergrove. “We want to hear what your contributions are.” Ageism manifests in many forms.
Seniors advocate decries ageism during visit to Aldergrove

4 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

“Share your stories,” as a way to combat ageism, urged the B.C. seniors advocate during a visit to Aldergrove on Friday. Dan Leavitt wants the broader population to better understand the discrimination older people face. “We’re right now doing a campaign to hear stories from seniors around the province,” he told the crowd during the May 30 visit to Bellevue Park seniors complex in Aldergrove. “We want to hear what your contributions are.” Ageism manifests in many forms.
Pride goes country

5 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

Round up the pals for an old-school, boot-stompin' hoedown to celebrate Queer country music at Fort Langley Community Hall on Friday, June 6. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features an all-star line up of B.C. country Queer talent. The performers do an array of country classics by Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Lavender Country and more, along with their own originals.
Pride goes country in Fort Langley

5 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Heather Colpitts

Round up the pals for an old-school, boot-stompin' hoedown to celebrate Queer country music at Fort Langley Community Hall on Friday, June 6. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features an all-star line up of B.C. country Queer talent. The performers do an array of country classics by Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Lavender Country and more, along with their own originals.
Langley Township Fire Department shines up for annual open houses

5 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

The public is invited to Fire Hall Family Night open houses hosted by the Langley Township Fire Department. The firehalls are open to the public to see how the local department works. Organizers have planned lots of family-friendly activities at each Township hall. The event is a chance to meet local firefighters, climb aboard fire trucks, and join hands-on demonstrations of firefighting equipment. Everyone is welcome.
LIVING 60+: Friendship takes work

6 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

Faye Downes stays active and a key reason is friendship. Downes, 78, worked in medical imagery for Fraser Health. As well, she was her husband's caregiver for 23 years. They had two daughters. But her husband has passed, her children are grown, and she's retired. Typically, people make friendships through work, their children's schooling, and activities, but when those are no longer happening, older people can end up struggling to make friends.
Langley City wants to talk public safety at consultation session

6 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Heather Colpitts

Safety and well-being in the community are up for discussion at a community dialogue being hosted by Langley City on Wednesday, June 11. The City invites all City residents, businesses, and community organizations to take part in a conversation about safety on June 11. The community dialogue is one of the ideas emerging from the Citizens’ Assembly process, a collaborative initiative bringing together diverse, local voices to explore how to build a safer, healthier, and more connected city.