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

Flood of new homes hits the market in Langley

New listings in Fraser Valley hit highest level in five years

May 5, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

PAINFUL TRUTH: A riot state of mind

Hockey fandom has its toxic side, and it must be reckoned with

May 5, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Two Langley homicide cases back in court this month

Obnes Regis to go on trial as Jason Griffiths faces sentencing

May 5, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Oil coming to Langley section of Trans Mountain pipeline

Process of filling pipeline to take weeks

May 4, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

IN OUR VIEW: You can’t have safe, fast traffic

We need safer streets, not wider and wider highways

May 4, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Langley Township applies to create new daycare spaces in local parks

Provincial funding could allow almost 250 spots

May 3, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Aging technology may get revamp in Langley Township council chambers

Council considers up to $1.3 million in renovations

May 3, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Fake financial advisor who defrauded seniors fined $340K

Alvinder Singh Gill took more than $258,000 from Langley retirees over 10 years

May 1, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

Modular elementary school addition in Langley ahead of schedule

Six-classroom unit expected to open for this September

May 1, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Firefighters rescue ducklings from Langley storm drains

Ducks taken to vet, will now go to wildlife organization

Apr 30, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

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