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

Council ponders condo project on Langley's 200 Street

Developer says project will fit with 200 Street 2040 vision

Jan 18, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Alleged Langley carjacker denied release on bail

Edward Joseph Biwer has a previous history of violent attacks and dangerous driving

Jan 17, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Century-old church in Aldergrove demolished

114-year-old centre of worship has hosted congregations, artists, and Technocracy

Jan 17, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

TransLink announces planned stops for Langley Bus Rapid Transit

New route would give buses dedicated lanes and let them move faster

Jan 16, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Langley Township temporary $74M land loan moves forward

Township planned major loan for land starting last year

Jan 16, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Food bank demand in Langley jumped 21 per cent in one year

Food bank usage was way up in Langley in 2024

Jan 16, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Mounties, firefighters square off to aid Langley animal shelter

Fundraisers will need to be bailed out of the LAPS kennels

Jan 15, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Coroners investigation into Langley spree shooter still underway

Questions remain about Goggin's motivations

Jan 15, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Injured knee small price for salmon comeback in Langley creek

Longtime creek advocate looks forward to more culverts being replaced

Jan 14, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Langley-Surrey road connection could cost Township millions

Changes could add another traffic light to 200 Street in Brookswood

Jan 13, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

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