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

PAINFUL TRUTH: Access to a little green space

In a world with fewer backyards, parks, trails, and public spaces become even more important

Sep 15, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

More money for road network in Langley Township

Funding was approved for several major streets in Willoughby

Sep 14, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Langley Township seeks $15 million for disaster prevention

Provincial grants won't cover full costs of replacing aging reservoirs and culverts

Sep 12, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Langley Township takes a second swing at Housing Accelerator Fund cash

Council seeks $34 million for building 960 more homes in four years

Sep 12, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Fundraising campaigns aid family of Langley man who drowned at Cultus

Family was celebrating daughter's fifth birthday when tragedy struck

Sep 12, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Langley homebuilder loses appeal in court sale of distressed project

Sale of troubled Langley project to go ahead for $35 million

Sep 12, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Pro skateboarder calls for covered parks in Langley Township

Boarder calls for covered recreation areas

Sep 11, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

More middle-income rental homes coming to Langley

Announcement brings Langley total to more than 700 units of rental housing

Sep 11, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

300-bed long term care facility announced for Langley

The new facility will be one of the largest yet planned in the region

Sep 11, 2024 1:51 PM Read more >

Langley's first pre-fab school addition opens doors

New addition banishes most portables from fast-growing school

Sep 11, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

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