Langley City

Mike Gee held the first annual Seamus’ Stroll last year in memory of his late son in Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise funds for the Langley Foundry facility for youth mental health in memory of his late son (inset). On June 4, the second 3K walk will take place. (Langley Advance Times files)

Remembering his son: why a B.C. dad purchases birthday cakes for strangers

Mike Gee hopes others will do the same

 

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

 

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

 

This image was posted by Langley City on Monday, April 24, showing damage inflicted by vandals at three municipal parks. Washrooms in Penzer Park, Rotary Centennial Park and Portage Park have been closed “until further notice’ the post said. (Langley City Facebook)

Vandals trash washrooms in 3 Langley parks

Will be several weeks before repairs are complete, manager says

This image was posted by Langley City on Monday, April 24, showing damage inflicted by vandals at three municipal parks. Washrooms in Penzer Park, Rotary Centennial Park and Portage Park have been closed “until further notice’ the post said. (Langley City Facebook)
It took Langley City artist Judy Pohl about three hours to completely eradicate anti-Semitic slurs and a swastika from the mural she painted on the Langley Baseball clubhouse and concession in City Park. She finished painting over the graffiti Wednesday afternoon, March 29. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Artist eradicates anti-Semitic graffiti from mural at Langley Baseball clubhouse

Judy Pohl called the incident “horrible’

It took Langley City artist Judy Pohl about three hours to completely eradicate anti-Semitic slurs and a swastika from the mural she painted on the Langley Baseball clubhouse and concession in City Park. She finished painting over the graffiti Wednesday afternoon, March 29. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
A 24-year-old man has been identified as the person who died when a train hit a car near the 200th Street crossing in Langley City Sunday morning, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: 24-year-old man identified as person who died in Langley train and car collision

Coroners Service investigating crash near 200th Street crossing

A 24-year-old man has been identified as the person who died when a train hit a car near the 200th Street crossing in Langley City Sunday morning, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Graffiti declaring “Hitler rules” along with anti-Jewish comments was spray-painted on the exterior of the Langley Baseball clubhouse and concession in Langley City sometime between Saturday night, March 25 and Sunday morning, March 26. Dan McLaren, senior vice president of the Little League club, called it “deplorable.” (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Anti-Semitic graffiti spray-painted on donated mural at Langley Baseball clubhouse

‘It’s a hate crime’

Graffiti declaring “Hitler rules” along with anti-Jewish comments was spray-painted on the exterior of the Langley Baseball clubhouse and concession in Langley City sometime between Saturday night, March 25 and Sunday morning, March 26. Dan McLaren, senior vice president of the Little League club, called it “deplorable.” (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
One person is dead after a train hit a car near the 200th Street crossing in Langley City Sunday morning, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: One person dead in train and car collision in Langley

Early morning crash near 200th Street crossing

One person is dead after a train hit a car near the 200th Street crossing in Langley City Sunday morning, March 26. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley RCMP arrested a suspect for allegedly ‘punching’ vehicles with a machete on Jan. 22 in Langley City. Lance James Flegel will stand trial June 22 on three charges – possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief $5,000 or under, and breach of probation order. (Langley Advance Times file)

VIDEO: Man accused of ‘punching’ cars with machete in Langley to soon stand trial

Man charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief, and breach of probation

Langley RCMP arrested a suspect for allegedly ‘punching’ vehicles with a machete on Jan. 22 in Langley City. Lance James Flegel will stand trial June 22 on three charges – possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief $5,000 or under, and breach of probation order. (Langley Advance Times file)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and B.C. Premier David Eby announced an agreement in principle on a 10-year health care funding deal. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Trudeau, Eby announce $27 billion B.C. health care deal

The PM and premier in Langley to announce 10-year pact

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and B.C. Premier David Eby announced an agreement in principle on a 10-year health care funding deal. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
RCMP began to investigate after a bleeding man was seen in a washroom in Langley City's Portage Park on Monday, Feb. 13. (Langley Advance Times files)

Man attacked with chainsaw reluctant to identify assailant to RCMP

The victim was attacked near Colebrook Road in Surrey on Monday

RCMP began to investigate after a bleeding man was seen in a washroom in Langley City's Portage Park on Monday, Feb. 13. (Langley Advance Times files)
Township of Langley mayor Eric Woodward, Cloverdale–Langley City MP John Aldag, and Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal at a Wednesday, Jan. 25 announcement of $2.86 in federal funding to fight gun and gang violence in both communities. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Federal anti-gang and gun violence fund has spent more than $12 million so far in B.C.

More announcements expected

Township of Langley mayor Eric Woodward, Cloverdale–Langley City MP John Aldag, and Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal at a Wednesday, Jan. 25 announcement of $2.86 in federal funding to fight gun and gang violence in both communities. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
One man was arrested after report of an individual with a machete hitting cars in Langley City. Officers made the arrest near 203rd Street and 56th Ave. around 2 p.m. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Man arrested in Langley City after reports of suspect with machete

Weapon located

One man was arrested after report of an individual with a machete hitting cars in Langley City. Officers made the arrest near 203rd Street and 56th Ave. around 2 p.m. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
The father of Steven Furness (inset), who was killed at the Glover bus loop on July 25, urged Langley City Council to create a low-barrier space for homeless people. (Langley Advance Times file/IHIT)

Father of Langley mass shooting victim lobbies for new homeless shelter

‘We all bring our pets in for the evening, but we leave our homeless out in the rain’

The father of Steven Furness (inset), who was killed at the Glover bus loop on July 25, urged Langley City Council to create a low-barrier space for homeless people. (Langley Advance Times file/IHIT)
Two-and-half-year-old Taisiia Zhulin and her mom Zhulina posed with Santa at a special Ukrainian Christmas event at Newlands Golf and Country Club in Langley City on Saturday, Jan. 7. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Refugees from Ukraine celebrate a traditional Christmas in Langley City

People who sought refuge in Canada from war-torn country brought together

Two-and-half-year-old Taisiia Zhulin and her mom Zhulina posed with Santa at a special Ukrainian Christmas event at Newlands Golf and Country Club in Langley City on Saturday, Jan. 7. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley MLA Andrew Mercier speaking previously at a local business. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley MLA joins cabinet, oversees workforce development

Andrew Mercier is taking up a new ministry of state int he B.C. government

Langley MLA Andrew Mercier speaking previously at a local business. (Langley Advance Times files)
Two people are in hospital and one person is in police custody following a violent incident at a Langley City multi-unit residential building on Friday afternoon, Dec. 2. (Shane MacKichan/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Two injured, one in custody following violent incident in Langley City residential building

ERT called in to make arrest

Two people are in hospital and one person is in police custody following a violent incident at a Langley City multi-unit residential building on Friday afternoon, Dec. 2. (Shane MacKichan/Special to Langley Advance Times)
As onlookers watched, a Langley City fire crew took apart a playground teeter-totter to rescue a little girl who had become trapped Sunday morning at Linwood Park. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley City fire fighters extricate girl from playground teeter-totter

Two- to three-year-old child was, under the circumstances, remarkably calm

As onlookers watched, a Langley City fire crew took apart a playground teeter-totter to rescue a little girl who had become trapped Sunday morning at Linwood Park. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Business improvement associations (BIAs) exist in many B.C. communities and not only host events but are involved in public safety and community issues. (Black Press Media files)

LETTER: B.C.’s BIAs call on new councils and other levels of government to take action on crime and safety

“This is a collective crisis, and we need a collective response”

  • Oct 17, 2022
Business improvement associations (BIAs) exist in many B.C. communities and not only host events but are involved in public safety and community issues. (Black Press Media files)
A memorial remains outside the home of Langley City homicide victim Naomi Onotera, who died in 2021. On Monday, Oct. 3, online ads to sell the house on 200th Street were posted. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Home of Langley City homicide victim Naomi Onotera being sold

According to listing, it is a ‘court-ordered’ sale

A memorial remains outside the home of Langley City homicide victim Naomi Onotera, who died in 2021. On Monday, Oct. 3, online ads to sell the house on 200th Street were posted. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)