Cloverdale

Walker, 10-month-old, and mom Katey Kloepper, from Calgary, were among the visitors to Art’s Nursery scarecrow stroll and fundraiser, which is on till Oct. 31 at 8940 192nd St. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Scarecrow stroll returns to Art’s Nursery

Charitable fundraiser offers build your-own scarecrow kits

 

RCMP officers. (Langley Advance Times files)

Witnesses sought after woman injured in park on Langley-Surrey border

The victim was taken to hospital and RCMP are investigating

 

Conservatives Leader Erin O’Toole, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be among five party leaders vying for power during the federal election on Sept. 20, 2021. (The Canadian Press)

Our View: Election was a mandate for MPs to get to work

Canadians voted for action, not another re-run election in 18 to 24 months

 

Conservative incumbent Tako van Popta celebrated his win at campaign headquarters Monday night, saying it was a honour to be given a second term as MP for Langley – Aldergrove. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Van Popta’s election wins confirmed as mail ballots counted in Langley ridings

Strong lead left little doubt after election night

Conservative incumbent Tako van Popta celebrated his win at campaign headquarters Monday night, saying it was a honour to be given a second term as MP for Langley – Aldergrove. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
A mail-in ballot for the 2021 federal election. About a million people voted by mail in this election. (Black Press Media files)

Voter turnout low in Langley ridings, across Canada

From a recent high point in 2015, voter participation is slipping again

A mail-in ballot for the 2021 federal election. About a million people voted by mail in this election. (Black Press Media files)
John Aldag was surrounded by supporters at his post-election event in Surrey, as he looked poised to win the Cloverdale-Langley City riding for the Liberals. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Aldag retains 1,100 vote lead as candidates await mail-in ballot counting in Cloverdale-Langley City

The impact of mail-in ballots, to be counted Tuesday, is unknown

John Aldag was surrounded by supporters at his post-election event in Surrey, as he looked poised to win the Cloverdale-Langley City riding for the Liberals. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Mohinder Nagra was one of the Aldergrove-area voters who was redirected after the polling location was changed last week. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Advance poll voting numbers up sharply in Langley ridings

B.C. saw a big jump in early participation

Mohinder Nagra was one of the Aldergrove-area voters who was redirected after the polling location was changed last week. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Liberal deputy PM Chrystia Freeland with Cloverdale-Langley City candidate John Aldag at the LEC on Friday. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Liberals pledge to work with Langley Township on $65 million performance centre

The election pledge was delivered by deputy PM Chrystia Freeland

Liberal deputy PM Chrystia Freeland with Cloverdale-Langley City candidate John Aldag at the LEC on Friday. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Tamara Jansen is running for the Conservatives in the Cloverdale-Langley City riding. (Tamara Jansen campaign photo)

CLOVERDALE-LANGLEY CITY: Tamara Jansen is running for the Conservatives

Each candidate was invited to provide a brief biography and answers to five key election questions

  • Sep 17, 2021
Tamara Jansen is running for the Conservatives in the Cloverdale-Langley City riding. (Tamara Jansen campaign photo)
A security guard was at the scene of a Langley City advance polling station on Monday, Sept. 13, following a report that poll workers were being harassed over a mask requirement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Langley City advance polling station adds security guard

A social media post said poll workers in Cloverdale-Langley City were being harassed over masks

A security guard was at the scene of a Langley City advance polling station on Monday, Sept. 13, following a report that poll workers were being harassed over a mask requirement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Liberal candidate John Aldag and PPC candidate Ian Kennedy took part in a debate focused on seniors issues at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Only two candidates take part in Cloverdale-Langley City seniors debate

Organized by local seniors groups, only the Liberal and PPC candidates attended

Liberal candidate John Aldag and PPC candidate Ian Kennedy took part in a debate focused on seniors issues at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Five candidates are in the running for the Northwest Territories Member of Parliament position in the Sept. 20 federal election. Two forums are scheduled in the coming weeks. photo courtesy of Elections Canada

Candidates confirmed in Langley area federal ridings

Five candidates will run in Langley-Aldergrove, four in Cloverdale-Langley City

Five candidates are in the running for the Northwest Territories Member of Parliament position in the Sept. 20 federal election. Two forums are scheduled in the coming weeks. photo courtesy of Elections Canada
A woman and child walk past the Clova Theatre on 176th Street in Cloverdale Aug. 31, 2021. The Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the Clova Sept. 14. Candidates from the ridings of Cloverdale-Langley City and South Surrey-White Rock will answer pre-submitted questions during the one-hour Q&A. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

All candidates meeting to be held at Clova Theatre

Cloverdale-Langley City and South Surrey-White Rock candidates will answer pre-submitted questions

A woman and child walk past the Clova Theatre on 176th Street in Cloverdale Aug. 31, 2021. The Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the Clova Sept. 14. Candidates from the ridings of Cloverdale-Langley City and South Surrey-White Rock will answer pre-submitted questions during the one-hour Q&A. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Cloverdale - Langley City Centrist candidate Rama G. Ahmad said he decided to run for the fledgling new organization after hearing complaints about established parties. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Canadidate for newly-formed Centrist party running in Cloverdale – Langley City

Rana G. Ahmad says it’s time for ‘real change’

Cloverdale - Langley City Centrist candidate Rama G. Ahmad said he decided to run for the fledgling new organization after hearing complaints about established parties. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
PPC candidates are running in the Langley ridings. Ian Kennedy in Cloverdale – Langley City, and Rayna Boychuk in Langley – Aldergrove. (file)

People’s Party of Canada fields Langley candidates

Rayna Boychuk and Ian Kennedy are running in Langley - Aldergrove and Cloverdale - Langley City

PPC candidates are running in the Langley ridings. Ian Kennedy in Cloverdale – Langley City, and Rayna Boychuk in Langley – Aldergrove. (file)
Langley-Aldergrove candidates (top) Tako van Popta (Conservative), Kim Richter (Liberal) and Michael Chang (NDP). Cloverdale - Langley City candidates (bottom) Tamara Jansen (Conservative), John Aldag (Liberal) and Rajesh Jayaprakash (NDP). (files)

SkyTrain, housing and cost of living among top issues listed by Langley candidates

Federal election candidates respond to Langley Advance Times query

Langley-Aldergrove candidates (top) Tako van Popta (Conservative), Kim Richter (Liberal) and Michael Chang (NDP). Cloverdale - Langley City candidates (bottom) Tamara Jansen (Conservative), John Aldag (Liberal) and Rajesh Jayaprakash (NDP). (files)
Langley-Aldergrove candidates (top) Tako van Popta (Conservative), Kim Richter (Liberal) and Michael Chang (NDP). Cloverdale - Langley City candidates (bottom) Tamara Jansen (Conservative), John Aldag (Liberal) and Rajesh Jayaprakash (NDP). (files)

Election timing an issue in Langley contest

Candidates spar over holding vote during pandemic

Langley-Aldergrove candidates (top) Tako van Popta (Conservative), Kim Richter (Liberal) and Michael Chang (NDP). Cloverdale - Langley City candidates (bottom) Tamara Jansen (Conservative), John Aldag (Liberal) and Rajesh Jayaprakash (NDP). (files)
Rajesh Jayaprakash has announced he will be running for the NDP in the Cloverdale – Langley City federal riding. (Facebook image)

Former Surrey mayoralty candidate to run for NDP in Cloverdale – Langley City riding

Public transit and technology among issues cited by Rajesh Jayaprakash

Rajesh Jayaprakash has announced he will be running for the NDP in the Cloverdale – Langley City federal riding. (Facebook image)
Shane Ertmoed (right) is serving a life sentence for killing 10-year-old Heather Thomas on Oct. 1, 2000. (File photos)

Petition to keep Heather Thomas’ Cloverdale killer in prison doesn’t change parole board decision

The family of 10-year-old girl wants an end to unescorted absences by murderer Shane Ertmoed

Shane Ertmoed (right) is serving a life sentence for killing 10-year-old Heather Thomas on Oct. 1, 2000. (File photos)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces funding July 9 for transit and SkyTrain in Surrey. (Malin Jordan/Black Press Media)

Trudeau pledges $1.3 billion for SkyTrain to Langley

The federal money could see the project finally begin construction

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces funding July 9 for transit and SkyTrain in Surrey. (Malin Jordan/Black Press Media)