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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

Former Langley MP candidate's YouTube channel linked to Russian operation

Former Langley MP candidate's YouTube channel linked to Russian operation

Influencers say they were unaware of Russian funding behind YouTube channels
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B.C. sex assault survivor seeks apology for Christmas Day RCMP phone call

B.C. sex assault survivor seeks apology for Christmas Day RCMP phone call

Was notified on Christmas Day that no charges would be laid in his case
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B.C. Skytrain extension to arrive year late, $2B over initial budget

B.C. Skytrain extension to arrive year late, $2B over initial budget

Cost of SkyTrain line will be up from $4 billion to almost $6 billion Surrey-Langley SkyTrain to arrive later, cost more money
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Online search aims to find owner of pit bull that mauled Langley dog

Online search aims to find owner of pit bull that mauled Langley dog

Two-year-old dog killed in attack being investigated by Animal Services
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Eight arrested in major Langley drug trafficking bust

Eight arrested in major Langley drug trafficking bust

Raids lead to charges against eight people, seizures of guns, cash, and chemicals
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Fundraiser aids families of Langley mountaineers killed by avalanche

Fundraiser aids families of Langley mountaineers killed by avalanche

Climbers lost their lives in May near Squamish
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Extremist group used public hall in Langley for 'comedy' tour

Extremist group used public hall in Langley for 'comedy' tour

Mayor says Township will investigate how rental happened
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How 'Mr. Big' sting ensnared convicted Langley killer

How 'Mr. Big' sting ensnared convicted Langley killer

A months-long sting led to a killer confessing on tape to police
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Langley killer's deportation was deferred by instability in Haiti

Langley killer's deportation was deferred by instability in Haiti

Regis faces prison sentence of between 10 and 19 years
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Housing hard to find for Langley senior and Elvis-loving cockatoo

Housing hard to find for Langley senior and Elvis-loving cockatoo

Diane Miller and Rocky can’t find a permanent place to live amid the housing crisis
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