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

Speedy cyclists flock to Langley and Abbotsford for local races

Packs of fast cyclists are riding on new race routes in Langley and Abbotsford this year

Apr 25, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Early voting turnout high in Langley area for federal election

Langley Township-Fraser Heights had one of the highest early turnouts in B.C.

Apr 25, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Pop-up event gathers info for Langley Township transit plan

Major update to transportation plans sees changed transit, road landscape

Apr 25, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Langley timber firm gets financial boost from Victoria

Local plywood maker among latest to get funding

Apr 24, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. driver with forged permit caught solo in HOV lane

Driver now faces criminal charges, as well as several tickets

Apr 24, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Fire strikes rural south Aldergrove property

Fire crews were on the scene for several hours

Apr 24, 2025 8:59 AM Read more >

Extradition appeal delayed for Hells Angel accused in $35M fraud

Hells Angel and former mortgage executive were charged together in FBI fraud case

Apr 23, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Longtime Langley disability advocate Zosia Ettenberg mourned

Longtime advocate took up wheelchair sports late in life

Apr 23, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Early voting interest high in Langley, across Canada

Early voting has become more popular with every election

Apr 22, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: Mad kings are everywhere

When a king goes mad, the powerful fight one another

Apr 20, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

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