Matthew Claxton

1 week ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Up to 100 cyclists will spend Canada Day riding 158 kilometres from Langley through Abbotsford and the Sumas Prairie, covering one kilometre for every year since Confederation. The event, dubbed the Maple Leaf 158, has been a tradition for members of the BC Randonneurs Cycling Club for the past several years, with the ride getting slightly longer every year.

1 week ago | mapleridgenews.com | Matthew Claxton

A judge has ruled that Langley Township doesn't have the authority to collect millions in Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) from a local film studio, but the mayor said he isn't concerned, thanks to new provincial legislation. The case pitted Lorval Developments and Martini Film Studios, who were planning to build a major sound stage facility, against the Township of Langley, in a case launched last year.

1 week ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

At a State of the City address, Langley City's mayor talked about how the municipal government is using citizen's assemblies and techniques from the private sector to improve safety. The speech, held at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce's dinner meeting on Thursday, June 19, started with Mayor Nathan Pachal giving an update on the citizens' assembly convened to make recommendations to council on community safety.

1 week ago | aldergrovestar.com | Matthew Claxton

At a State of the City address, Langley City's mayor talked about how the municipal government is using citizen's assemblies and techniques from the private sector to improve safety. The speech, held at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce's dinner meeting on Thursday, June 19, started with Mayor Nathan Pachal giving an update on the citizens' assembly convened to make recommendations to council on community safety.

1 week ago | langleyadvancetimes.com | Matthew Claxton

Langley's Brian Croft said that a "lovely little lake" inspired him to co-found a volunteer project that led to an award from the BC Lakes Stewardship Society for years of citizen science. Croft is best known for his historic paintings, as well as his work organizing the West Fine Art Show that has been showcasing artists for years in Langley.