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Matthew Claxton

Matthew Claxton

I am a CCNA- and BCYCNA-award winning reporter. Raised in Langley, I have covered the news here for most of my 20-year career, with a focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.

Phone
604-994-1054
Email
matthew.claxton@langleyadvancetimes.com

Recent Work by Matthew

Langley dog sought after it attacked smaller pup

Langley dog sought after it attacked smaller pup

Animal control officers investigating Willoughby incident
PAINFUL TRUTH: Can countries ever really be friends?

PAINFUL TRUTH: Can countries ever really be friends?

People have friendships, countries can only afford to have allies
Maple Ridge woman arrested, 8 loaded guns seized in Langley raid

Maple Ridge woman arrested, 8 loaded guns seized in Langley raid

Guns, ammo, and suspected drugs found in RCMP investigation
Stolen car nabbed on Highway 1 by Langley RCMP

Stolen car nabbed on Highway 1 by Langley RCMP

Suspect was taken into custody without incident, police say
FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

What's it like to ride 129km in one day?
Arson alleged in fire that gutted Langley barn

Arson alleged in fire that gutted Langley barn

Suspect in custody after police incident north of Walnut Grove
PAINFUL TRUTH: Redrawing the lines of Metro Vancouver

PAINFUL TRUTH: Redrawing the lines of Metro Vancouver

If lines on maps are imaginary, what can we imagine that would work better?
Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

Two men shot, one killed in September incident
PAINFUL TRUTH: B.C.'s difficult sea serpent fossils

PAINFUL TRUTH: B.C.'s difficult sea serpent fossils

Fossils spend millions of years waiting to be discovered, and years longer to be named and identified
Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

The new law means a byelection and a new Township councillor in Langley
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