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

VPD issues warning about former Aldergrove sex offender

Kelly Glen Isbister has twice been convicted of sex offences

Jul 4, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Langley-Abbotsford MLA responds to Teamsters' libel lawsuit

Harman Bhangu's lawyers have denied all claims of libel in the case

Jul 2, 2025 1:33 PM Read more >

FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

What's it like to ride 129km in one day?

Jun 10, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

The new law means a byelection and a new Township councillor in Langley

May 27, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

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

May 21, 2025 8:19 AM Read more >

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

May 13, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >

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

May 12, 2025 7:47 AM Read more >

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

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

Apr 30, 2025 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C. driver with forged permit caught solo in HOV lane

Driver now faces criminal charges, as well as several tickets

Apr 24, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

Extradition appeal delayed for Hells Angel accused in $35M fraud

Hells Angel and former mortgage executive were charged together in FBI fraud case

Apr 23, 2025 3:41 PM Read more >

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