Matthew Claxton

British Columbia

Reporter at Langley Advance Times

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Articles

Langley parents close in on $50K goal for inclusive playground

2 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Parents at North Otter Elementary are closing in on their fundraising goal of $50,000 to build a new, accessible and inclusive playground. Members of the school's parent's advisory council (PAC) started fundraising just after spring break, and have already reached about $36,000. "We just need that final push," said PAC secretary Fatima Ali.
Open house on scaled-back industrial plan for Langley's Fraser Highway

2 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Residents along Fraser Highway will have another chance to look at plans to create a light industrial district, in the wake of council scaling back the plans earlier this spring. A Monday, June 16 open house has been scheduled at the Church in the Valley at 23589 Old Yale Rd., from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A long strip of land on either side of Fraser Highway, east from about 224 Street to 240 Street, was never placed in the ALR.
Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

3 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Matthew Claxton

A man wounded in a targeted shooting in Langley last September is now facing a number of gun charges after an investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Barinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 41-year-old Langley man, has been charged with possession of a loaded firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while prohibited. He was arrested on June 3.
Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

3 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

A man wounded in a targeted shooting in Langley last September is now facing a number of gun charges after an investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Barinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 41-year-old Langley man, has been charged with possession of a loaded firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while prohibited. He was arrested on June 3.
Torch run unites cops, athletes for Langley Special Olympics

3 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Langley RCMP officers and local Special Olympians took to the streets of Langley on Wednesday, June 4, for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser. Flanked by a couple of squad cars for traffic control, the run started at the local RCMP detachment in Murrayville and wound its way through the community. Special Olympics is an organization that facilitates people with intellectual disabilities taking part in sports at all ages.
Torch run unites cops, athletes for Langley Special Olympics

3 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Matthew Claxton

Langley RCMP officers and local Special Olympians took to the streets of Langley on Wednesday, June 4, for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser. Flanked by a couple of squad cars for traffic control, the run started at the local RCMP detachment in Murrayville and wound its way through the community. Special Olympics is an organization that facilitates people with intellectual disabilities taking part in sports at all ages.
Living 60+: Libraries busy serving seniors across Langley

4 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Matthew Claxton

Langley's libraries only have a few programs that are designed explicitly for seniors – but they have a lot of programs that seniors love and frequently use, according to local librarians. Libraries in Langley City and Township are part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) system, a network of libraries that includes branches in Maple Ridge, Delta, Port Coquitlam, and communities as far east as Boston Bar.
Living 60+: Libraries busy serving seniors across Langley

4 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Langley's libraries only have a few programs that are designed explicitly for seniors – but they have a lot of programs that seniors love and frequently use, according to local librarians. Libraries in Langley City and Township are part of the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) system, a network of libraries that includes branches in Maple Ridge, Delta, Port Coquitlam, and communities as far east as Boston Bar.
Lock-off apartments coming to Langley Township

5 days ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Lock-off apartments and secondary suites inside townhouses are likely on their way for Langley Township, after council gave staff the go-ahead to bring forward a new housing bylaw. Until now, secondary suites in Langley Township have only been allowed in detached, single-family homes. But changes to the B.C. Building Code starting in 2019 allowed for suites inside townhouses, fourplexes, and other medium-density homes.
Lock-off apartments coming to Langley Township

5 days ago | aldergrovestar.com | Matthew Claxton

Lock-off apartments and secondary suites inside townhouses are likely on their way for Langley Township, after council gave staff the go-ahead to bring forward a new housing bylaw. Until now, secondary suites in Langley Township have only been allowed in detached, single-family homes. But changes to the B.C. Building Code starting in 2019 allowed for suites inside townhouses, fourplexes, and other medium-density homes.