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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

PETA critical of return to Canada Day fireworks in Langley Township

PETA critical of return to Canada Day fireworks in Langley Township

Animal rights group offers funds for alternative drone show to avoid frightening pets
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Langley man makes epic B.C. run to fight cancer, inspired by Terry Fox

Langley man makes epic B.C. run to fight cancer, inspired by Terry Fox

Local teacher will run from Langley to Kamloops and back again this summer
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VPD issues warning about former Aldergrove sex offender

VPD issues warning about former Aldergrove sex offender

Kelly Glen Isbister has twice been convicted of sex offences
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Langley-Abbotsford MLA responds to Teamsters' libel lawsuit

Langley-Abbotsford MLA responds to Teamsters' libel lawsuit

Harman Bhangu's lawyers have denied all claims of libel in the case
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FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

What's it like to ride 129km in one day?
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Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

The new law means a byelection and a new Township councillor in Langley
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Man charged in wild ride that ended with semi-truck plunging into Fraser River

Man charged in wild ride that ended with semi-truck plunging into Fraser River

Suspect charged with assaulting a peace officer and dangerous driving in case that began in Langley
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Landmark B.C. court case seeks to make municipal development fee 'null and void'

Landmark B.C. court case seeks to make municipal development fee 'null and void'

If successful, Langley court petition could upend revenue collection by many B.C. cities
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Poop-scooping will be optional for horseback riders in this B.C. town

Poop-scooping will be optional for horseback riders in this B.C. town

Langley backs off of bylaws requiring riders to clean up after their mounts on Township streets and trails
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Electric vehicle sales drop, B.C. to pause rebates

Electric vehicle sales drop, B.C. to pause rebates

Number of new EVs registered in province appears to have plateaued, for now
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