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

Random chance rules our lives, even though we hate to admit it

Dec 2, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Catalytic converter thieves in crosshairs of Langley Township council

Solution can’t just be enforcement, councillor says

Dec 1, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Report said weather, pilot health, and mechanical issues largely ruled out

Nov 30, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

Langley robbery suspects arrested after heisting a safe

Police say staff assaulted during Aldergrove stick-up

Nov 30, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >

Mastermind Toys to close stores as revenues falter

Chain has a store in Langley’s Willowbrook area

Nov 29, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Former Alder Inn site could become non-market housing

Rezoning first step in future of downtown Aldergrove lot’s redevelopment

Nov 28, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

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

Kahlon responds to comments from Mayor Eric Woodward

Nov 28, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Single-family rezonings on hold in Langley Township

Council will wait for info on multi-family housing regulations from Victoria

Nov 28, 2023 11:10 AM Read more >

Cluster of towers up to 44 storeys proposed for Langley

If approved, seven highrises could be built around Willowbrook mall area

Nov 27, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: The allure of terrible technology

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

Nov 25, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >