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

Animal control officers investigating Willoughby incident

Jun 17, 2025 5:05 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: Can countries ever really be friends?

People have friendships, countries can only afford to have allies

Jun 15, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

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

Guns, ammo, and suspected drugs found in RCMP investigation

Jun 12, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Stolen car nabbed on Highway 1 by Langley RCMP

Suspect was taken into custody without incident, police say

Jun 12, 2025 10:34 AM Read more >

FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

What's it like to ride 129km in one day?

Jun 10, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

Arson alleged in fire that gutted Langley barn

Suspect in custody after police incident north of Walnut Grove

Jun 9, 2025 2:44 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: Redrawing the lines of Metro Vancouver

If lines on maps are imaginary, what can we imagine that would work better?

Jun 8, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

Two men shot, one killed in September incident

Jun 4, 2025 3:24 PM Read more >

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

Jun 1, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

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

May 27, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

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