Matthew Claxton

A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)

Driver loses ICBC fight after car conked out on flooded Langley road

Tribunal finds driver was at fault for heading into high water

A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)
FILE - A worker wheels equipment past the famous Hollywood sign as preparations continue on March 8, 2023, for the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

PAINFUL TRUTH: Stunt performer changed Hollywood from the shadows

You’ve seen Yakima Canutt and his work, but not known it was him on screen

FILE - A worker wheels equipment past the famous Hollywood sign as preparations continue on March 8, 2023, for the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tours a rental housing development in Vancouver, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

IN OUR VIEW: Feds need to come to table on housing

We won’t solve the housing crisis until Ottawa starts building on a major scale

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tours a rental housing development in Vancouver, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
S/Sgt. Damian Volk, then a constable, was serving with the Emergency Response Team in 2012. (Black Press Media files)

Senior Langley RCMP officer charged with two assaults

Alleged incidents involved two suspects in 2020

S/Sgt. Damian Volk, then a constable, was serving with the Emergency Response Team in 2012. (Black Press Media files)
3D printed gun components seized along with drugs and other gun parts in CFSEU raids in 2021 in Abbotsford and Aldergrove. (CFSEU-BC/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

3D printed gun parts seized in raids in Aldergrove, Abbotsford

A 33-year-old Aldergrove man faces drug and firearms charges

3D printed gun components seized along with drugs and other gun parts in CFSEU raids in 2021 in Abbotsford and Aldergrove. (CFSEU-BC/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
A woman clinging to the outside railings of the 204th Street Overpass in Langley City was rescued and brought to the ground on Thursday during afternoon rush hour. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Woman hanging from Langley overpass railing rescued

Firefighters, police hung on to woman until ladder truck arrived

A woman clinging to the outside railings of the 204th Street Overpass in Langley City was rescued and brought to the ground on Thursday during afternoon rush hour. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Langley RCMP. (Langley Advance Times files)

Jeep ‘pinballs’ through guardrail on Golden Ears Bridge

RCMP are investigating for possible impaired driving

Langley RCMP. (Langley Advance Times files)
An SUV near 200th Street and the Langley Bypass was riddled with bullet holes in the shooting incident July 25, 2022. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Officer who shot Langley spree shooter should be ‘commended’ for bravery: report

IIO has released details of the final moments of the rampage that killed two in Langley last summer

An SUV near 200th Street and the Langley Bypass was riddled with bullet holes in the shooting incident July 25, 2022. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Things have changed since this aerial photo of Fort Langley was taken in the 1950s. (Langley Centennial Museum collection)

PAINFUL TRUTH: Time for the revenge of Gen-X and the Millennials?

Baby Boomers are retiring, someone gets the jobs

Things have changed since this aerial photo of Fort Langley was taken in the 1950s. (Langley Centennial Museum collection)
Aron Crimeni, right, with family and friends set up a Justice For Carson banner on Friday, July 2, 2021, just months before charges were laid in the death of his son, Carson. (/Langley Advance Times files)

Manslaughter sentencing date set for Carson Crimeni’s killer

Youth offender now in his 20s will serve up to three years

Aron Crimeni, right, with family and friends set up a Justice For Carson banner on Friday, July 2, 2021, just months before charges were laid in the death of his son, Carson. (/Langley Advance Times files)
Langley RCMP officers on scene at an emergency event last year. (Langley Advance Times files)

Township votes to split from shared RCMP detachment with City

Township to stick with RCMP, but de-integrate into two detachments

Langley RCMP officers on scene at an emergency event last year. (Langley Advance Times files)
Carson Crimeni (file)

Carson Crimeni’s killer pleads guilty to manslaughter

Langley boy was 14 when he died in a park in Walnut Grove

Carson Crimeni (file)
A red Honda motorcycle was impounded by the RCMP after it was allegedly caught driving at 244 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in rural Langley in April. (Langley RCMP/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Speeder caught doing 244 km/h in Langley loses bike to cops

Rider faces two tickets, further investigation

A red Honda motorcycle was impounded by the RCMP after it was allegedly caught driving at 244 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in rural Langley in April. (Langley RCMP/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Langley RCMP were at RE Mountain Secondary and Peter Ewart Middle School Friday, May 5, 2023. The schools were temporarily on lockdown. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)

Lockdown at Langley schools sparked by online threats of “slaughter”

Peter Ewart Middle, R.E. Mountain Secondary are out of lockdown and everyone is safe

Langley RCMP were at RE Mountain Secondary and Peter Ewart Middle School Friday, May 5, 2023. The schools were temporarily on lockdown. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)
Toy Traders owner Matthew Purdy with a C-3P0 statue signed by actor Anthony Daniels. May 4 is an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: May the Fourth be with you: passing Star Wars to new generations

Langley toy store owner has vast collection of memorabilia

Toy Traders owner Matthew Purdy with a C-3P0 statue signed by actor Anthony Daniels. May 4 is an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Moments after a light plane crashed at Langley airport, a passer-by captured video of some Good Samaritans rescuing the two occupants of the plane. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

BREAKING: Plane crashes at Langley Airport; 3 injured

Three injured in crash of light plane just short of the runway

Moments after a light plane crashed at Langley airport, a passer-by captured video of some Good Samaritans rescuing the two occupants of the plane. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Library users and supporters might have to put some skin in the game to keep the existing level of services available at local community libraries. (Black Press Media files)

PAINFUL TRUTH: Libraries still unloved

Donations to local libraries could make such a difference

Library users and supporters might have to put some skin in the game to keep the existing level of services available at local community libraries. (Black Press Media files)
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, more people have shifted to a work from home option. (Metro Creative Services/Special to Langley Advance Times)

OUR VIEWS: Where is the new office?

Work-from-home options are quick becoming a new norm

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, more people have shifted to a work from home option. (Metro Creative Services/Special to Langley Advance Times)
BC United leader Kevin Falcon. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

PAINFUL TRUTH: What’s in a party name?

BC United just the latest party to represent the centre-right over 80 years

BC United leader Kevin Falcon. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Langley Liquor Store was fined $7,000 after a minor bought alcohol there in a Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch sting. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

B.C. liquor store fined $7K for selling beer to a teen

Langley clerk sold alcohol to a minor in a sting operation

Langley Liquor Store was fined $7,000 after a minor bought alcohol there in a Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch sting. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)