Editorials

First responders signed up to save lives, as in this fire in Langley City last year. Now they’re dealing with a new kind of threat to their safety. (Langley Advance Times files)

Our View: Coronavirus reveals new kind of bravery in first responders

Even those who signed up to save lives and risk their own weren’t expecting this

First responders signed up to save lives, as in this fire in Langley City last year. Now they’re dealing with a new kind of threat to their safety. (Langley Advance Times files)
Our View: Who do you hope for?

Our View: Who do you hope for?

We’re asking Langley to show us it’s hopes for a brighter future

  • Apr 9, 2020
Our View: Who do you hope for?
Shaylin Thulin applies disinfectant between customers at the IGA Murrayville store, which is operating under struct conditions during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Acbance Times)

Our View: Honour bravery of those thrust into danger

From nurses and doctors to delivery drivers and grocery clerks, we have some new heroes

  • Apr 2, 2020
Shaylin Thulin applies disinfectant between customers at the IGA Murrayville store, which is operating under struct conditions during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Acbance Times)
Washing your hands frequently and staying home when you’re feeling ill are far more effective than facemasks in controlling the spread of a virus.

EDITORIAL: Fraser Health needs to be transparent to fight coronavirus panic

Fraser Health and other authorities are not helping by being vague in recent communications

  • Feb 26, 2020
Washing your hands frequently and staying home when you’re feeling ill are far more effective than facemasks in controlling the spread of a virus.
(Langley Advance Times files)

Our View: Multiple ways to tackle community safety

More cops, more lights, and heading off danger before it starts

  • Feb 15, 2020
(Langley Advance Times files)

Our View: Growing pains hurt in Langley

Development isn’t paying for itself, and we’re developing fast

  • Feb 8, 2020
Our View: Taxi firms hurting wheelchair users worst possible response to ridesharing

Our View: Taxi firms hurting wheelchair users worst possible response to ridesharing

The most vulnerable users of transit and taxis are caught in a conflict they had nothing to do with

Our View: Taxi firms hurting wheelchair users worst possible response to ridesharing
Our View: West Coast still worst coast for winter driving
Our View: West Coast still worst coast for winter driving
Our View: Balance needed in transport options

Our View: Balance needed in transport options

Uber and Lyft will not fill every transport niche in Langley

  • Jan 10, 2020
Our View: Balance needed in transport options
Nolan Facer, 11, a Langley Scout Troop member was at the Fort Langley cemetery in November, volunteering his time to clean headstones of fallen soldiers for the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Ryan Uytdewilligen/Langley Advance Times)

Our View: Resolve to volunteer in 2020

Langley could always use a few more helping hands

  • Dec 31, 2019
Nolan Facer, 11, a Langley Scout Troop member was at the Fort Langley cemetery in November, volunteering his time to clean headstones of fallen soldiers for the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Ryan Uytdewilligen/Langley Advance Times)
Our View: Christmas cheer for all!

Our View: Christmas cheer for all!

Take some time for family, and yourself this holiday season

  • Dec 25, 2019
Our View: Christmas cheer for all!
Our View: Developer donations a difficult issue

Our View: Developer donations a difficult issue

Can we do better when it comes to getting money out of politics?

  • Nov 6, 2019
Our View: Developer donations a difficult issue

Our View: Voters have more power with minority government

It’s a good time to have your voices heard in Ottawa

  • Oct 27, 2019
Long road in fight against impaired driving

Long road in fight against impaired driving

Canada has one of the worst records in the world on impaired driving crashes

  • Sep 18, 2019
Long road in fight against impaired driving
Our View: Leaders have to follow voters

Our View: Leaders have to follow voters

Time to let our would-be MPs know what we expect them to accomplish

  • Sep 13, 2019
Our View: Leaders have to follow voters
Our View: Human infrastructure as vital as buildings

Our View: Human infrastructure as vital as buildings

Police, nurses, and teachers are key parts of our social infrastructure

  • Aug 30, 2019
Our View: Human infrastructure as vital as buildings
Our View: Integrity at stake in Canadian politics

Our View: Integrity at stake in Canadian politics

It’s another ugly day for Canada’s most powerful politicians

  • Aug 16, 2019
Our View: Integrity at stake in Canadian politics
Many people attended a vigil for Carson Crimeni in Walnut Grove on Aug. 8. (Shane MacKichan photo/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Our View: Talking to kids about drugs

Communication is even more vital in the wake of an apparent overdose death

  • Aug 14, 2019
Many people attended a vigil for Carson Crimeni in Walnut Grove on Aug. 8. (Shane MacKichan photo/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
OUR VIEWS: Transit first for Langley?

OUR VIEWS: Transit first for Langley?

Reporter Matthew Claxton suggests transit be incorporated before, not after, new areas developed

  • Aug 8, 2019
OUR VIEWS: Transit first for Langley?
Our View: Take the pledge, end the road carnage

Our View: Take the pledge, end the road carnage

Just drive safely this long weekend, please?

  • Aug 2, 2019
Our View: Take the pledge, end the road carnage
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