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

Work Zone Safety campaign focuses on drivers paying attention

Increasing phone by drivers is a concern for workers in construction zones

May 13, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Second car crashes into Langley building in two days

Residents said the driver appeared to be shaken but not seriously hurt after the crash

May 13, 2025 4:14 PM Read more >

New Fort Langley business aims to help lab scientists

Startup founder is a microbiome researcher from UBC Okanagan

May 13, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

No quick decision in landmark court case against Langley Township

If successful, the court petition could upend revenue collection by many B.C. cities

May 13, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Fort Langley community groups find strength in numbers

The village's many local groups banded together for an info bonanza

May 12, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Horse manure on streets A-OK, Langley Township council decides

Horse riders won't be forced to pick up manure on public roads

May 11, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: PPC's downfall contributed to Tory rise

The PPC collapse is as noteworthy as the crash of the NDP or Greens

May 11, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Locals help out with McHappy Day in Langley

Helpers take part in McHappy Day at Langley restaurants

May 11, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Langley Township takes OCP updates out to the community

Open houses focus on provincial housing rules and upcoming plans for Willoughby

May 10, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Langley strata asks Township to take over care of 114-year-old trees

A row of red oaks was planted to mark the founding of a school around 1911

May 9, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

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