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

Appeal court overturns ruling in Langley hit and run lawsuit

Crash victim was concussed after crash on 208 Street

Jul 25, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

Fundraiser aids families of Langley mountaineers killed by avalanche

Climbers lost their lives in May near Squamish

Jul 24, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

Extremist group used public hall in Langley for 'comedy' tour

Mayor says Township will investigate how rental happened

Jul 23, 2024 4:01 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: Housing idiocy in Ottawa

When it comes to housing policy, our federal leaders have been slow to wake up to the reality of how broken things are in this country.

Jul 21, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

How 'Mr. Big' sting ensnared convicted Langley killer

A months-long sting led to a killer confessing on tape to police

Jul 16, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: In praise of low-key vacations

Intensively doing nothing is very relaxing

Jul 14, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Financially troubled Langley development ordered sold by courts

Original owners offered plan to sell site to a non-profit

Jul 12, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: A mouthful of new teeth?

Millions around the globe would benefit from this technology

Jun 30, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

OUR VIEWS: Becoming Canadian, more than once

Defining Canada and what it means to be Canadian is about building a better community

Jun 29, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: Indoor cats only please

Letting cats roams free shortens their lives and damages the environment

Jun 23, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

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