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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

Appeal court upholds $1.5 million defamation suit against Langley firm

Appeal court upholds $1.5 million defamation suit against Langley firm

Langley defendants say they plan to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada
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NDP slams Langley Conservative candidate for calling herself doctor

NDP slams Langley Conservative candidate for calling herself doctor

Toor's degrees come from an online university which is not accredited to graduate doctors or naturopaths
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Langley wildlife rescue takes on two bobcat cubs

Langley wildlife rescue takes on two bobcat cubs

The kittens are being rehabilitated to return to the wild
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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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