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

Langley Township considers traffic calming after child hit by car

Sections from 87th Avenue to Telegraph Trail could get speed humps, curb narrowing

Apr 26, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Two people injured in five-car pileup in Langley

Crash began with a pickup rear-ending a sedan, causing a chain reaction

Apr 26, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Four-car crash in North Aldergrove

Rescue crews were on the way from the Langley Township Fire Department

Apr 25, 2024 4:40 PM Read more >

IN OUR VIEW: Immunization like a seatbelt

Getting recommended vaccines is just a basic safety procedure

Apr 25, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

SUV crashes into wall of Langley City motel

Victim says impact may have caused serious issues with his leg

Apr 25, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Langley City’s dialogue sessions aimed at housing solutions

Related issues like health, community safety also on the table

Apr 25, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Langley nursing faculties ramp up to meet demand

New programs, overseas trips, and cultural training are among ways local schools are teaching

Apr 25, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Langley mayor slams BC United leader’s comments on rural truck parking

Eric Woodward clashed with Falcon over farmland issue

Apr 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Six-storey apartment building planned for former Langley nightclub site

Apartment and commercial building would be near SkyTrain terminus

Apr 23, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

BC United leader talks community courts, roads, and truck parking in Langley

Kevin Falcon was in Langley for a memorial event

Apr 22, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

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