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WEB POLL: Confident enough in our COVID progress to make summer plans?

Too early, or already planning for a barbecue?

  • May 20, 2021
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A bullet hole is seen in the windshield of an RCMP vehicle approximately 4 km from Vancouver International Airport after a one person was killed during a shooting outside the international departures terminal at the airport, in Richmond, B.C., Sunday, May 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

WEB POLL: Do you worry about being in the line of fire in the Lower Mainland gang war?

There have been two high profile shootings just in Langley since April

  • May 13, 2021
A bullet hole is seen in the windshield of an RCMP vehicle approximately 4 km from Vancouver International Airport after a one person was killed during a shooting outside the international departures terminal at the airport, in Richmond, B.C., Sunday, May 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
This Milner motel is being transformed into Langley’s second major supportive housing project, according to BC Housing. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Township council will still have to consider the project

The province announced this week that it has bought a Milner-area motel…

  • May 6, 2021
This Milner motel is being transformed into Langley’s second major supportive housing project, according to BC Housing. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
William Shi took this picture recently at Campbell Valley Regional Park. Located in South Langley, this is a regional park maintained by the Metro Vancouver regional parks. It was formed from six historical farm plots, with portions set aside for the Langley Tree Farm and scout Camp McLean and kilometres of walking, cycling, and horseback riding trails among other amenities. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

WEB POLL: Does Langley have enough parks?

Tell us what you think or send us a letter

  • Apr 29, 2021
William Shi took this picture recently at Campbell Valley Regional Park. Located in South Langley, this is a regional park maintained by the Metro Vancouver regional parks. It was formed from six historical farm plots, with portions set aside for the Langley Tree Farm and scout Camp McLean and kilometres of walking, cycling, and horseback riding trails among other amenities. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Letter writers suggest they aren’t likely to use bike lanes. (Black Press file photo)
Letter writers suggest they aren’t likely to use bike lanes. (Black Press file photo)
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WEB POLL: Is there enough enforcement of COVID health orders in B.C.?

Violators have faced tickets and online anger

  • Apr 8, 2021
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Premier John Horgan looks on during a press conference at the Legislature in Victoria, Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

WEB POLL: Have you ever broken the COVID-19 health rules?

Rule-breakers are being blamed for the rise in cases, but there’s a backlash to that, too

  • Apr 1, 2021
Premier John Horgan looks on during a press conference at the Legislature in Victoria, Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
More bike lanes are coming to Canada. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

WEB POLL: Do you favour more bike lane spending?

The federal government is spending money on bike infrastructure

  • Mar 29, 2021
More bike lanes are coming to Canada. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
With Laketown Ranch opening its festival site for camping this summer, campers will have another option when exploring the Lake Cowichan area.

WEB POLL: Camping more since the pandemic began?

Provincial Park spots are proving very popular again

  • Mar 10, 2021
With Laketown Ranch opening its festival site for camping this summer, campers will have another option when exploring the Lake Cowichan area.
Dr. Bonnie Henry leaves the podium after talking about the next steps in B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan during a press conference at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Friday, January 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

WEB POLL: Do you feel safe making summer plans given the vaccination timeline?

Or are you still worried about cancellations and travel restrictions?

  • Mar 1, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry leaves the podium after talking about the next steps in B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan during a press conference at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Friday, January 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Langley District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) asked several questions to the seven candidates in the Langley School Board byelection. (DPAC/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

WEB POLL: Will you be voting for the new trustee joining the Langley school board?

Voting takes place 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27

  • Feb 25, 2021
Langley District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) asked several questions to the seven candidates in the Langley School Board byelection. (DPAC/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
A burnt-out truck discovered in Surrey was located after a shooting in Langley City on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 (Aaron Hinks/Black Press Media)
A burnt-out truck discovered in Surrey was located after a shooting in Langley City on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 (Aaron Hinks/Black Press Media)
Amanda Parsons, a registered nurse on staff at the Northwood Care facility, administers a dose of the Moderna vaccine to Ann Hicks in Halifax on January 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

WEB POLL: Will Canada hit its vaccination targerts this spring?

Or will supply disruptions continue to cause problems?

  • Feb 11, 2021
Amanda Parsons, a registered nurse on staff at the Northwood Care facility, administers a dose of the Moderna vaccine to Ann Hicks in Halifax on January 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Items seized over four days of targeted vehicle checks Nanaimo and Victoria by members of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC photo)

WEB POLL: Decriminalize street drugs?

Do you think it would reduce gang violence?

  • Feb 4, 2021
Items seized over four days of targeted vehicle checks Nanaimo and Victoria by members of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC photo)
COVID cases in the Bella Coola Valley have dropped to just four active cases (file photo)

WEB POLL: New pastimes since the start of COVID?

Has the pandemic inspired – or forced – you to find new things to do?

  • Jan 28, 2021
COVID cases in the Bella Coola Valley have dropped to just four active cases (file photo)
Alberta NDP municipal affairs critic Joe Ceci said Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard has made an unforgivable error. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Alberta NDP municipal affairs critic Joe Ceci said Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard has made an unforgivable error. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
In this undated photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday Nov. 23, 2020, that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals. (University of Oxford/John Cairns via AP)

WEB POLL: Should employers, clubs be allowed to require vaccination?

Would you approve of a restaurant only admitting the vaccinated?

  • Dec 24, 2020
In this undated photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday Nov. 23, 2020, that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals. (University of Oxford/John Cairns via AP)
The City of Delta is receiving $77,250 from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for the installation of 20 electric vehicle charging stations at public facilities in the community, like this one outside the new North Delta Centre for the Arts. (James Smith photo)

WEB POLL: Electric car or gas for your next vehicle?

The government is promoting and subsidizing the purchase of electric vehicles

  • Dec 17, 2020
The City of Delta is receiving $77,250 from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for the installation of 20 electric vehicle charging stations at public facilities in the community, like this one outside the new North Delta Centre for the Arts. (James Smith photo)
On Friday, Dec. 4, the Fort Langley Christmas tree lights were turned on, without a crowd. (special to Langley Advance Times)

WEB POLL: Changing holiday plans?

Have you had to change your plans because of the COVID restrictions?

On Friday, Dec. 4, the Fort Langley Christmas tree lights were turned on, without a crowd. (special to Langley Advance Times)
A Langley high school teacher was handed a one-day suspension for ‘physically intimidating’ Grade 7 student  during a basketball game in February of 2016 (Black Press Media file)

WEB POLL: Life changed by a teacher?

Did you see a positive change from a teacher or mentor?

  • Dec 3, 2020
A Langley high school teacher was handed a one-day suspension for ‘physically intimidating’ Grade 7 student  during a basketball game in February of 2016 (Black Press Media file)