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Langley resident Yves Ho will come dressed in full Star Wars character gear to climb the 48-storey staircase of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley resident to ascend a 48-storey staircase in memory of his partner’s mother

The event in support of BC Lung Foundation

Langley resident Yves Ho will come dressed in full Star Wars character gear to climb the 48-storey staircase of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Participants of all skill levels gathered at the Aldergrove Legion for a fun-filled day of poker, raffles, and community building. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Mangat family memorial poker tourney raises thousands for cancer support

Legion was packed with poker players who were looking for fun and chance to help

Participants of all skill levels gathered at the Aldergrove Legion for a fun-filled day of poker, raffles, and community building. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Charlie Emack, two, checked out a hand pump at the BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley on Family Day, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Farm Museum in Fort Langley sees big crowds for one-day early opening

The volunteer-run museum opened early for Family Day

Charlie Emack, two, checked out a hand pump at the BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley on Family Day, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Twin red panda cubs need names

Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove is holding a contest for the pair of recent additions

There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)
The invasive plant called water hyacinth, otherwise referenced as the “toothless crocodile” is a problem around much of the globe, including in Nepal, where California State University prof Anil Shrestha snapped these pictures. Thankfully, it’s not a problem here, yet. But it has potential with climate change. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

GREEN BEAT: Toothless crocodiles still bite

Langley prof marks invasive species awareness week by talking about dangers of water hyacinth

  • Feb 21, 2023
The invasive plant called water hyacinth, otherwise referenced as the “toothless crocodile” is a problem around much of the globe, including in Nepal, where California State University prof Anil Shrestha snapped these pictures. Thankfully, it’s not a problem here, yet. But it has potential with climate change. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Twin red panda cubs need names

Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove is holding a contest for naming rights – prizes included

There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)
Langley Volunteers has a program to send cards made by local students and others to seniors for Valentine’s Day as well as Christmas and Easter. Veterans receive cards for Remembrance Day. (Langley Volunteers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Special greetings warm hearts in Langley

Volunteer bureau continues its card program with students and others creating cards for seniors

Langley Volunteers has a program to send cards made by local students and others to seniors for Valentine’s Day as well as Christmas and Easter. Veterans receive cards for Remembrance Day. (Langley Volunteers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
The first release is a traditional German-style ale with characteristics of a lager, brewed by students Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota. Ctrl Alt Del Altbier is a well-balanced, bitter-yet-malty beer with a smooth, clean finish. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Student signature beers showcase brewing talent at KPU

Teams releasing new flavours every Fridat until March 24

The first release is a traditional German-style ale with characteristics of a lager, brewed by students Ernesto Cabral and Freddy Nota. Ctrl Alt Del Altbier is a well-balanced, bitter-yet-malty beer with a smooth, clean finish. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
Langley’s Thanugula family visited Timms Community Centre on Saturday to participate in the City’s Family Day activities, which are running all through the long weekend. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Langley City ahead of the game – with Family Day activities being offered throughout long weekend

Photobooth, sports activities, and more on tap to bring families together

Langley’s Thanugula family visited Timms Community Centre on Saturday to participate in the City’s Family Day activities, which are running all through the long weekend. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Past adoptathon initiatives by Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter (CARES) cat shelter have led to hundreds cats getting adopted by local families. The local shelter is seeing rising pet surrender rates this summer. (Langley Advance Times file)

Langley’s CARES to host two adoptathons in March

Also raising funds for abandoned and surrendered cats in need of a loving home

Past adoptathon initiatives by Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter (CARES) cat shelter have led to hundreds cats getting adopted by local families. The local shelter is seeing rising pet surrender rates this summer. (Langley Advance Times file)
Weeks of learning and sharing facts and feelings about inequality for the country’s Indigenous was at the heart of an educational initiative that started at Shortreed Elementary and recently spread to Dorothy Peacock Elementary with Grade 4 teacher Tanya Fenech and her students. (Langley School District/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Grade 4 Langley students showing love for Indigenous kids across Canada

Dorothy Peacock kids send postcards to prime minister, as part of Have a Heart Day

  • Feb 18, 2023
Weeks of learning and sharing facts and feelings about inequality for the country’s Indigenous was at the heart of an educational initiative that started at Shortreed Elementary and recently spread to Dorothy Peacock Elementary with Grade 4 teacher Tanya Fenech and her students. (Langley School District/Special to Langley Advance Times)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: What’s there to do in Langley? Lots

Here’s some of what’s going on around the Langleys, including community- and support-group meetings

Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School students (from left) Layal Alaloul, Aisha Ali, Emma Saran, Jane Ladefoged, Mark Liu, Fadil Ali, and Wissam Barsan were busy Monday morning, Feb. 13 at a bottle drive to support Turkey and Syria earthquake relief. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley students spearhead ways to raise funds for Turkey/Syria earthquake relief

Some students have loved ones in the areas devastated by the Feb. 6 quake

Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School students (from left) Layal Alaloul, Aisha Ali, Emma Saran, Jane Ladefoged, Mark Liu, Fadil Ali, and Wissam Barsan were busy Monday morning, Feb. 13 at a bottle drive to support Turkey and Syria earthquake relief. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
David Jung, owner of Image Accounting in downtown Langley, stood outside his office, ready to help seniors navigate the complexities of tax season. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

LIVING 60+: Navigating the tax maze

Langley’s tax pro takes seniors through ins and outs of tax season with tips, credits, and deductions

David Jung, owner of Image Accounting in downtown Langley, stood outside his office, ready to help seniors navigate the complexities of tax season. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
THROUGH YOUR LENS: There is a secret Gold Rush going on in Langley’s Williams Park. Lou Fasullo made the joke after spotted two prospectors, Justin Bosmans and Devon Friskie, panning for shiny metal last weekend. “When I told them ‘I hope you strike it rich,’ they said they were just there for the adventure,” said Fasullo. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: Prospectors hunting for gold in Williams Park

Send us your photo showing how you view Langley, and it could be featured in a future edition

  • Feb 15, 2023
THROUGH YOUR LENS: There is a secret Gold Rush going on in Langley’s Williams Park. Lou Fasullo made the joke after spotted two prospectors, Justin Bosmans and Devon Friskie, panning for shiny metal last weekend. “When I told them ‘I hope you strike it rich,’ they said they were just there for the adventure,” said Fasullo. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kate Ludlam is the new executive director of the Langley Seniors Resources Society. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

New executive director of Langley Seniors Resources Society had a hand in hospital ER and MRI campaigns

Kate Ludlam will take up her new position in March

Kate Ludlam is the new executive director of the Langley Seniors Resources Society. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Kid Cupid: Young Abbotsford boy delivers love to the streets with Valentine’s Day bags

Suhaandeep Gill, 7, created thoughtful bags of much-needed items to give to three city shelters

Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Close to 200 people took part in the 2020 Coldest Night of the Year walk in Langley in 2020 to raise money for community service activities. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley braces for the annual Coldest Night Of The Year campaign

It is going to be the first in-person walk post pandemic

Close to 200 people took part in the 2020 Coldest Night of the Year walk in Langley in 2020 to raise money for community service activities. (Langley Advance Times files)
Aaron Pete is the featured speaker at the 20th annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards on March 9 in Abbotsford.

Aaron Pete to speak at 20th annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards

Tickets now available for event on March 9 at Clarion Hotel in Abbotsford

Aaron Pete is the featured speaker at the 20th annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards on March 9 in Abbotsford.
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