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Volunteer Andrew Penny was sorting supplies at the Sources Langley Food Bank on Dec. 21, 2020. (file)

Sources Langley Food Bank announces additional day of distribution

An Aldergrove location is being added

Volunteer Andrew Penny was sorting supplies at the Sources Langley Food Bank on Dec. 21, 2020. (file)
Trinity Western Environmental Club (TWEC) and Climate Crisis Langley Action Partners (CCLAP), will be hosting the second of two virtual all-candidates meetings focused on the climate crisis for the Cloverdale-Langley City riding on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. (file)

All-candidates climate change forum organized for Langley riding

Online Friday event set for Cloverdale-Langley City hopefuls

Trinity Western Environmental Club (TWEC) and Climate Crisis Langley Action Partners (CCLAP), will be hosting the second of two virtual all-candidates meetings focused on the climate crisis for the Cloverdale-Langley City riding on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. (file)
Homicide detectives, alongside RCMP and forensic investigators, were seen gathering evidence from Naomi Onotera’s home on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. The Langley mother was reported missing nearly three weeks ago on Aug. 28, 2021. (Joti Grewal/Langley Advance Times)

Homicide unit called in to investigate missing Langley woman’s case

40-year-old Langley mother was last seen Aug. 28

Homicide detectives, alongside RCMP and forensic investigators, were seen gathering evidence from Naomi Onotera’s home on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. The Langley mother was reported missing nearly three weeks ago on Aug. 28, 2021. (Joti Grewal/Langley Advance Times)
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On Vancouver Island, the Dead Boat Disposal Society works with a company operated by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to remove derelict boats from local waterways. (contributed)

Campaigns continue against derelict boats in B.C. waters

Langley’s riverfront is partially under Port Authority jurisdiction

On Vancouver Island, the Dead Boat Disposal Society works with a company operated by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to remove derelict boats from local waterways. (contributed)
Naomi Onotera’s home was behind police tape Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, 2021. (Joti Grewal/Langley Advance Times)

RCMP to search home of missing Langley woman, Naomi Onotera

The Langley City residence was behind police tape Tuesday morning

Naomi Onotera’s home was behind police tape Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, 2021. (Joti Grewal/Langley Advance Times)
Google Maps screenshot taken at 7:40 a.m.

TRAFFIC: 2 Langley crashes slowing westbound Highway 1 commuters

Volume heavy starting from Mt. Lehman Rd. in Abbotsford to 264th St. in Langley

Google Maps screenshot taken at 7:40 a.m.
RCMP have released an image of missing woman Naomi Onotera’s vehicle, a white 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with a Greater Vancouver Zoo sticker in the front window on the passenger side. (RCMP)

RCMP work on timeline in missing Langley woman case, release photo of Naomi Onotera’s vehicle

40-year-old mother was last seen leaving her Langley City home on the evening of Aug, 28

RCMP have released an image of missing woman Naomi Onotera’s vehicle, a white 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with a Greater Vancouver Zoo sticker in the front window on the passenger side. (RCMP)
A security guard was at the scene of a Langley City advance polling station on Monday, Sept. 13, following a report that poll workers were being harassed over a mask requirement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Langley City advance polling station adds security guard

A social media post said poll workers in Cloverdale-Langley City were being harassed over masks

A security guard was at the scene of a Langley City advance polling station on Monday, Sept. 13, following a report that poll workers were being harassed over a mask requirement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Aldergrove resident Mohinder Nagra was among those casting an early ballot on Saturday. Because of the Good Times Cruise-in event, the Aldergrove polling stations was moved from ACSS to nearby Betty Gilbert middle school. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Steady turnout at Aldergrove advance polling station

Location had to be changed at last minute to avoid Good Times Cruise-in congestion

Aldergrove resident Mohinder Nagra was among those casting an early ballot on Saturday. Because of the Good Times Cruise-in event, the Aldergrove polling stations was moved from ACSS to nearby Betty Gilbert middle school. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Kelowna RCMP school speed radar (September 2011)

School zones back in effect, nearly 160 drivers in Langley ticketed last year

The 30 km/hr zones will be enforced by RCMP, fines start at $196

Kelowna RCMP school speed radar (September 2011)
Rain was pouring down as the Good Times Cruise-In swap meet and car corral got underway in the parking lot of the Aldergrove Community Secondary School at 26850 29th Avenue on Sunday morning, Sept. 12. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Aldergrove swap meet and car corral a ‘perfect’ end to Good Times Cruise-In

A welcome return to in-person bargaining over car parts, one vendor said

Rain was pouring down as the Good Times Cruise-In swap meet and car corral got underway in the parking lot of the Aldergrove Community Secondary School at 26850 29th Avenue on Sunday morning, Sept. 12. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Liberal candidate John Aldag and PPC candidate Ian Kennedy took part in a debate focused on seniors issues at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Only two candidates take part in Cloverdale-Langley City seniors debate

Organized by local seniors groups, only the Liberal and PPC candidates attended

Liberal candidate John Aldag and PPC candidate Ian Kennedy took part in a debate focused on seniors issues at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
The Township of Langley Civic Facility. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Provincial funds to streamline Langley Township development permits

The $500,000 grant will go towards software and a new online system

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The Township of Langley Civic Facility. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
A record 1,200 cars were on display at the Good Times Cruise-In in Aldergrove on Saturday, Sept. 11. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A record 1,200 vehicles attend Good Times Cruise-in at Aldergrove

Event very nearly didn’t happen, organizer revealed

A record 1,200 cars were on display at the Good Times Cruise-In in Aldergrove on Saturday, Sept. 11. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Emily Mowat (far right) and mom Shelley picked up In-And-Out Burgers at the 2018 edition of the Cruise-In. This year, thanks to the pandemic, In-And-Out won’t be back, but a cluster of food trucks will be at the car show. (Langley Advance Times files)

Food trucks gather to provide lunch for Cruise-In visitors

Unfortunately, there will be no In-N-Out Burger stand this year

Emily Mowat (far right) and mom Shelley picked up In-And-Out Burgers at the 2018 edition of the Cruise-In. This year, thanks to the pandemic, In-And-Out won’t be back, but a cluster of food trucks will be at the car show. (Langley Advance Times files)
Cruise-In fans can park at the Aldergrove Mall by donation, and other sites are being sought for overflow parking. (Langley Advance Times files)

Aldergrove Mall remains parking hub for Cruise-In

Drivers should know that Fraser Highway wil be closed from 264th to 272nd for the event

Cruise-In fans can park at the Aldergrove Mall by donation, and other sites are being sought for overflow parking. (Langley Advance Times files)
Daniel Coyle waved to the crowd at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley as he took his victory gallop after winning the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in 2019. (Langley Advance Times/file)

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup returning to Thunderbird Show Park in Langley

Set for Sept. 26

Daniel Coyle waved to the crowd at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley as he took his victory gallop after winning the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in 2019. (Langley Advance Times/file)
The advance poll for the Aldergrove area has moved from Aldergrove Secondary (pictured) to Betty Gilbert Middle, nearby. (Google Street View)

Advance poll for Aldergrove voters moves to Betty Gilbert Middle School

The last minute change is to avoid Cruise-In congestion

The advance poll for the Aldergrove area has moved from Aldergrove Secondary (pictured) to Betty Gilbert Middle, nearby. (Google Street View)
Advance polling for the federal election is open from Friday, Sept. 10 to Monday, Sept. 13. (Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)

Langley voters can cast ballots in various ways before election day Sept. 20

Mail-in ballots, special ballots and advance voting opportunities outlined

Advance polling for the federal election is open from Friday, Sept. 10 to Monday, Sept. 13. (Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)
The right lane eastbound on the Trans Canada Highway was blocked for several hours on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, snarling commuter traffic after a truck failed to clear the Glover Road Overpass. (Fiberglass74/Twitter)

Highway 1 lane re-opens 12 hours after vehicle fails to clear Langley overpass

The incident was first reported around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday

The right lane eastbound on the Trans Canada Highway was blocked for several hours on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, snarling commuter traffic after a truck failed to clear the Glover Road Overpass. (Fiberglass74/Twitter)