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Matthew Claxton

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

PAINFUL TRUTH: Life is a roll of the dice

PAINFUL TRUTH: Life is a roll of the dice

Random chance rules our lives, even though we hate to admit it
Catalytic converter thieves in crosshairs of Langley Township council

Catalytic converter thieves in crosshairs of Langley Township council

Solution can’t just be enforcement, councillor says
Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Report said weather, pilot health, and mechanical issues largely ruled out
Langley robbery suspects arrested after heisting a safe

Langley robbery suspects arrested after heisting a safe

Police say staff assaulted during Aldergrove stick-up
Mastermind Toys to close stores as revenues falter

Mastermind Toys to close stores as revenues falter

Chain has a store in Langley’s Willowbrook area
Former Alder Inn site could become non-market housing

Former Alder Inn site could become non-market housing

Rezoning first step in future of downtown Aldergrove lot’s redevelopment
Housing minister says no need to press pause on homebuilding in Langley Township

Housing minister says no need to press pause on homebuilding in Langley Township

Kahlon responds to comments from Mayor Eric Woodward
Single-family rezonings on hold in Langley Township

Single-family rezonings on hold in Langley Township

Council will wait for info on multi-family housing regulations from Victoria
Cluster of towers up to 44 storeys proposed for Langley

Cluster of towers up to 44 storeys proposed for Langley

If approved, seven highrises could be built around Willowbrook mall area
PAINFUL TRUTH: The allure of terrible technology

PAINFUL TRUTH: The allure of terrible technology

Exploding, burning, crashing airships – and what they share with NFTs and flying cars