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VIDEO: Langley soldier returns home for funeral
The body of Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, a Canadian Forces soldier from Langley, is being brought home Friday, Nov. 13, for his funeral. Lykkemark was killed Oct. 17 in a fire-related training incident at CFB Wainwright…
UBC Okanagan men's rugby team eyes national title, but needs funds to make it a reality
UBC Okanagan’s men’s rugby team will compete in the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship in Langley on Nov. 17, 19 and 21. The Heat, appearing for a third straight season, lost only one game during the 2026…
KPU tests strawberry-picking robot in Langley
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is testing Pixa, a robot designed to harvest strawberries, in its Langley greenhouses. The university’s Dr. Li Ma received $540,000 for a three-year study with Nupeak Robotics to assess…
VFC captain Callum Irving retires from pro soccer
Vancouver FC captain Callum Irving has retired from professional soccer, ending a decade-long career. The 33-year-old goalkeeper had been with the Langley-based club since its launch and captained the team for the past…
Visiting Spokane team schools Vancouver Giants
The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-2 in a Western Hockey League game at Langley Events Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The visiting Chiefs, who lead the league, outplayed the Langley-based Giants on home…
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Langley RCMP investigating vandalism incident that closed a school earlier this week
Langley RCMP are investigating vandalism at Noel Booth Elementary School after four people allegedly entered the building on Saturday, Nov. 7, and discharged fire extinguishers inside. Police responded to a mischief…
VIDEO: Langley City service especially meaningful – emcee
Langley City held its Remembrance Day ceremony at Douglas Park on Nov. 11, including a special tribute to Pte. Hayden Lykkemark. Langley RCMP Const. Lisa Cormier read the poem “In Flanders Fields” during the event. The…
VIDEO: Langley City service especially meaningful
Langley City held its Remembrance Day ceremony at Douglas Park on Nov. 11, including a special tribute to Pte. Hayden Lykkemark. Langley RCMP Const. Lisa Cormier read the poem “In Flanders Fields” during the service…
Reception centre set up in Langley after fire breaks out Wednesday (VIDEO)
A reception centre opened Wednesday for residents near 208 Street in Langley after a fire apparently linked to electrical infrastructure. The incident prompted a power outage affecting 625 BC Hydro customers between 36…
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Langley's community-based service honours veterans
Hundreds gathered at Murrayville Cemetery in Langley on Nov. 11 for a community Remembrance Day service honouring veterans. A procession entered the cemetery, where cadets served as honour guards at the cenotaph and one…
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VIDEO: Saluting the fallen at Remembrance Day in Fort Langley
Thousands of residents gathered in Fort Langley on November 11 to observe Remembrance Day and honor the fallen. The ceremony featured local officials, including RCMP Superintendent Harm Dosange and Inspector Steve Wade…
Metro Vancouver grocery store named one of Canada’s top independent shops
Fresh St. Market Walnut Grove in Langley has been named Canada’s best medium-sized independent grocery store at the Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards. The store also won the British Columbia/Yukon regional…
Vandalism forces closure of Langley, B.C., school
Noel Booth Elementary in Langley, B.C., was forced to close abruptly on Monday morning due to an act of vandalism discovered at the school. Parents were contacted shortly after morning drop-off and asked to collect…
Langley police investigating after vandalism prompts school closure
Langley police are investigating vandalism discovered inside a local elementary school over the weekend. The damage prompted the school to close for the full day, the Vancouver Sun reports, with the Langley School…
VIDEO: Vancouver Giants score 10 in win over Warriors
The Vancouver Giants secured a dominant 10-3 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday night. The win was highlighted by a standout performance from Blake Chorney, who recorded his…
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Thousands without power in Langley, Surrey Saturday night
Thousands of BC Hydro customers in Langley and Surrey remain without power Saturday evening following a severe storm. BC Hydro crews are working around-the-clock to restore service, having already addressed outages for…
VIDEO: Visiting Americans down Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants suffered a 5-3 defeat against the Tri-City Americans during a Western Hockey League game held Friday night at the Langley Events Centre. Head coach Michael Dyck expressed disappointment with the…
Scammers spoof Langley RCMP phone number
The Langley RCMP detachment is warning residents about scammers who are spoofing the police department's phone number to commit fraud. Police advise that scammers can manipulate caller ID to appear legitimate. Residents…
William Fraser Alexander Fulton (Sandy)
Sandy Fulton, a retired Vancouver Police Department detective, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Langley, British Columbia, at the age of 84. A veteran of the Canadian military and a former psychiatric nurse, Fulton…
B.C. woman sentenced to 13 years in prison in sex trafficking case
Jennifer Lynn Stephens has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in a human sex trafficking case. Stephens pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including violent assaults against several victims, one of whom was a…
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VIDEO: Vancouver Giants fall to Cougars
The Vancouver Giants suffered a 5-4 defeat against the Prince George Cougars at the Langley Events Centre. Despite a strong third-period comeback attempt, the Giants were unable to overcome an early deficit caused by…
Cougars score late to salvage win over Giants
The Prince George Cougars narrowly defeated the Vancouver Giants 5-4 in a Western Hockey League matchup. After building an early lead, the Cougars saw the Giants tie the game in the third period before Tre Peck scored…
Is Mathis Preston playing his way into world junior consideration?
Vancouver Giants winger Mathis Preston is gaining significant attention for a potential spot on Team Canada's world junior roster. The Penticton native has enjoyed a stellar start to the WHL season, currently ranking…
Langley RCMP chides motorist who crashed due to alleged intoxication, given 90-day driving ban
The Langley RCMP has issued a warning to motorists after a driver crashed their vehicle into a ditch on Friday night due to alleged intoxication. The driver received a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day…
Giant timber arches rise over Langley Township's $130-million indoor soccer centre
Construction is progressing on the new $130-million Smith Athletic Training Centre in Langley Township, featuring massive timber arches over an indoor soccer field. Designed by Acton Ostry Architects and MJMA, the…
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Call for Artists: Design Fort Langley’s 2027 Bicentennial Street Banners
The Fort Langley Community Association, in partnership with the Fort Langley Bicentennial Committee, has issued a call for artists and designers to submit original artwork for a street banner project. This initiative…