Langley Times Staff

Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bandits host play day for Grade 6 and 7 basketball enthusiasts

Two days are set aside at Langley Events Centre, today and Wednesday, for a new youth tournament

Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants 2 games away from WHL playoffs

OT victory over Portland Winterhawks Tuesday secured matchup with Kamloops at the end of the month

Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)
OEB had a sneak peek event this weekend, and then the breakfast/brunch restaurant was expected to open to the public in short order. It’s part of the new Courtyard at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: More eateries opening at Willowbrook mall

Several food based shops are joining Langley’s premier shopping centre

OEB had a sneak peek event this weekend, and then the breakfast/brunch restaurant was expected to open to the public in short order. It’s part of the new Courtyard at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is releasing statistics and trends, calling for increased services to B.C.’s seniors. (Lia Crowe/Black Press Media)

LIVING 60+: How seniors in B.C. are trending

Advocate report reinforces need to scale up services in this province

Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is releasing statistics and trends, calling for increased services to B.C.’s seniors. (Lia Crowe/Black Press Media)
Trinity Western University presents You Can’t Take It With You from March 21 to April 1. (Jef Gibbon, TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)

University production explores families – then and now, biological and chosen

Pulitzer Prize-winning play, You Can’t Take It With You, coming to Trinity Western stage

Trinity Western University presents You Can’t Take It With You from March 21 to April 1. (Jef Gibbon, TWU/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Broadcasters at TSN will be showcasing Canadian Elite Basketball League’s game of the week, including some coverage of the Langley-based Vancouver Bandits, who play out of LEC. The first local game being covered live will be June 6, when Bandits take on Winnipeg on home court. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TSN will be broadcasting from Langley

Live sports coverage of several Vancouver Bandits pro basketball games at LEC will be aired

Broadcasters at TSN will be showcasing Canadian Elite Basketball League’s game of the week, including some coverage of the Langley-based Vancouver Bandits, who play out of LEC. The first local game being covered live will be June 6, when Bandits take on Winnipeg on home court. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Ibrahim Bakare joins Vancouver FC as a centre-back. (Beau Chevalier, Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Experience from around the globe added to new pro soccer team in Langley

Vancouver Football Club announces the signing of its four newest players

Ibrahim Bakare joins Vancouver FC as a centre-back. (Beau Chevalier, Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Bunny business at Langley’s Willowbrook Shopping Centre will include photos with the long-eared cuddly critter, as well as an afternoon of yoga with some of his furry relatives on April 1. (Willowbrook/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Hoppy days are here again

Easter – or at least the bunnies – arrive at Willowbrook in Langley March 25 for pics and yoga

Bunny business at Langley’s Willowbrook Shopping Centre will include photos with the long-eared cuddly critter, as well as an afternoon of yoga with some of his furry relatives on April 1. (Willowbrook/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Ruthie Foster band will be the first one of 10 bands on stage during the two-night Cool Blues Show this coming July – as part of the Odlum Brown Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival. (Ruthie Foster/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Jazz Fest announces headliners for blues show

Fort Langley’s annual summer arts festival share part of the July lineup, selling advance tickets

The Ruthie Foster band will be the first one of 10 bands on stage during the two-night Cool Blues Show this coming July – as part of the Odlum Brown Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival. (Ruthie Foster/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Trinity Western University invited retired Honourable Justice Olufunlola Adekeye to speak at the Langley campus ahead of International Women’s Day, on Tuesday, March 7. (Kayla Bock/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Trailblazer speaks of breaking glass ceiling in Nigerian judiciary

Retired Justice Olufunlola Adekeye speaks at Langley’s TWU campus ahead of International Women’s Day

Trinity Western University invited retired Honourable Justice Olufunlola Adekeye to speak at the Langley campus ahead of International Women’s Day, on Tuesday, March 7. (Kayla Bock/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Semifinals set for all four tiers at the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships at Langley Events Centre today (Friday, March 10) This was 4A play Thursday. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Final four B.C. boys basketball teams take to the courts

BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championship semifinals on today at Langley Event Centre

Semifinals set for all four tiers at the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships at Langley Events Centre today (Friday, March 10) This was 4A play Thursday. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Day 1 action at the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships, being held through Saturday at Langley Events Centre. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Boys take to court for provincial quarter-final action

Day 2 of BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships action gets underway at 3:30 p.m.

Day 1 action at the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships, being held through Saturday at Langley Events Centre. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Otter Co-op presented $10,000 donation to the Langley Hospice Society as a wrap up to its 100th anniversary celebrations. (Otter Co-op/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Otter Co-op closes centennial with $20K community donation in Langley

100 years in, they’re giving back directly to the community where it all began

Otter Co-op presented $10,000 donation to the Langley Hospice Society as a wrap up to its 100th anniversary celebrations. (Otter Co-op/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Bandits Alex Campbell, described by the GM as "heart and soul" of the team, is back for another season with the Langley-based pro basketball team. (Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Campbell back with Bandits at Langley Events Centre for another season

MVP returns for third season with B.C.’s professional basketball team

Vancouver Bandits Alex Campbell, described by the GM as "heart and soul" of the team, is back for another season with the Langley-based pro basketball team. (Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Westsyde took on Southridge during a March 2022 game as part of the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships. (Langley Events Centre/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Boys bball action gets underway at Langley Events Centre today

BC School Sports provincial championships run Wednesday to Saturday, with 64 teams competing

Westsyde took on Southridge during a March 2022 game as part of the BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships. (Langley Events Centre/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Gayle Martin will be granted Freedom of the City, the City’s highest honour, later this month. (Langley Advance Times files)

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Longest sitting Langley City councillor given special honour

After 32 years on council, Gayle Martin is being granted Freedom of the City

Gayle Martin will be granted Freedom of the City, the City’s highest honour, later this month. (Langley Advance Times files)
Chloe Primerano (Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants prospect Chloe Primerano earns gold

First female player in Canadian Hockey League key in Team BC win

Chloe Primerano (Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
As was the case last year, there will be a free children’s concert with percussionist Bruce Henczel, as well as the opportunity for the public to try a variety of instruments, meet our teachers, and tour the school on March 14. (LCMS/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Free children’s concert at upcoming Family Intro To Music night

Evening offers tour of Langley Community Music School, concert by local percussionist Bruce Henczel

As was the case last year, there will be a free children’s concert with percussionist Bruce Henczel, as well as the opportunity for the public to try a variety of instruments, meet our teachers, and tour the school on March 14. (LCMS/Special to Langley Advance Times)
G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Playoff spot clinched

Vancouver Giants down Victoria Royals 4-2 to secure berth in the WHL conference at end of month

G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)
G-Men triumph over the Cougars in Prince George on Wednesday by the score of 6-2. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giants serve up some revenge against Cougars

After two losses to Prince George in a week, Vancouver G-Men come back to win 6-2

G-Men triumph over the Cougars in Prince George on Wednesday by the score of 6-2. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)
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