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There was a heavy police presence on Industrial Avenue the night before Cruise-In. By 9 p.m., crowds had found a new location. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Police vehicles swarmed as RCMP tried to break up B.C. burnout demo

Crowds moved to new location after Langley police blocked first site

There was a heavy police presence on Industrial Avenue the night before Cruise-In. By 9 p.m., crowds had found a new location. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Myrtle Acton of Sooke set new world records for women 90-94 in the shot put and hammer throw at the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships in Langley on Friday, Aug. 11. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Masters athletes compete in national track and field championships in Langley

Athletes from their 30s to their 90s participated

Myrtle Acton of Sooke set new world records for women 90-94 in the shot put and hammer throw at the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships in Langley on Friday, Aug. 11. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
A battle between rival traffic control and flagging firms led to a $1.5 million defamation judgment against a Langley-based company’s former executives. (Image from Pixabay)

$1.5 million damages in defamation suit against Langley traffic control firm

Fake articles made wild accusations about one firm’s owner

A battle between rival traffic control and flagging firms led to a $1.5 million defamation judgment against a Langley-based company’s former executives. (Image from Pixabay)
Aldergrove border crossing. (Langley Advance Times file)

Claim that $10K boat was a gift runs aground in Aldergrove customs case

Man’s attempt to recover $5,700 fine fails, also must pay court costs

Aldergrove border crossing. (Langley Advance Times file)
An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 riders from motorcycle clubs across Canada attended the Sept. 4, 2021 Langley service for the president of the Haney chapter of the Hells Angels, Mike Hadden. (Langley Advance Times files)

Hundreds of Hells Angels bikers to descend on Langley, Maple Ridge starting Friday

The bikers are gathering to mark the 40th anniversary of the gang’s presence in B.C.

An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 riders from motorcycle clubs across Canada attended the Sept. 4, 2021 Langley service for the president of the Haney chapter of the Hells Angels, Mike Hadden. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley RCMP were at the scene of a shooting Monday, July 25, 2022, in a parking lot on Logan Avenue near the bus loop. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

Investigation continues a year after Langley spree shooting

IHIT’s case is open, and a Coroners’ inquest remains a possibility

Langley RCMP were at the scene of a shooting Monday, July 25, 2022, in a parking lot on Logan Avenue near the bus loop. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
The Westlund Group building in Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Profane email to client leads to firing of Langley company’s president

Former media company head ousted after insults flung at client

The Westlund Group building in Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley realtor found guilty of dragging Alberta Mountie at traffic stop

David Foxwell’s sentencing on six counts will be scheduled this week

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)
A new sinkhole – the fifth in the area this spring – appeared on Rob Rindt’s turf farm on June 10. The pile of gravel on the left is fill to seal it in. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Fifth Trans Mountain pipeline-related sinkhole since April concerns B.C. farmer

He estimates the latest sinkhole was up to 30 feet deep

A new sinkhole – the fifth in the area this spring – appeared on Rob Rindt’s turf farm on June 10. The pile of gravel on the left is fill to seal it in. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
The Independent Investigations Office recently issued a report on an incident in which a Langley suspect suffered a broken leg during an arrest. (Black Press files)

B.C. Mounties not at fault after suspect’s leg broken in arrest: report

IIO report notes the suspect claimed to be a barrister during incident

The Independent Investigations Office recently issued a report on an incident in which a Langley suspect suffered a broken leg during an arrest. (Black Press files)
Susan Cairns (left) and Cecelia Reekie, a former Langley school trustee, with the 215 crosses bedecked with children’s clothes placed in memory of the Kamloops residential school victims at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum at 21559 Fraser Hwy. Langley on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Permanent residential school memorial planned for Langley park

Group asks to create ‘place of understanding’ at Township arboretum

Susan Cairns (left) and Cecelia Reekie, a former Langley school trustee, with the 215 crosses bedecked with children’s clothes placed in memory of the Kamloops residential school victims at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum at 21559 Fraser Hwy. Langley on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)

Driver loses ICBC fight after car conked out on flooded Langley road

Tribunal finds driver was at fault for heading into high water

A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)
A woman clinging to the outside railings of the 204th Street Overpass in Langley City was rescued and brought to the ground on Thursday during afternoon rush hour. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Woman hanging from Langley overpass railing rescued

Firefighters, police hung on to woman until ladder truck arrived

A woman clinging to the outside railings of the 204th Street Overpass in Langley City was rescued and brought to the ground on Thursday during afternoon rush hour. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
An SUV near 200th Street and the Langley Bypass was riddled with bullet holes in the shooting incident July 25, 2022. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Officer who shot Langley spree shooter should be ‘commended’ for bravery: report

IIO has released details of the final moments of the rampage that killed two in Langley last summer

An SUV near 200th Street and the Langley Bypass was riddled with bullet holes in the shooting incident July 25, 2022. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Aron Crimeni, right, with family and friends set up a Justice For Carson banner on Friday, July 2, 2021, just months before charges were laid in the death of his son, Carson. (/Langley Advance Times files)

Manslaughter sentencing date set for Carson Crimeni’s killer

Youth offender now in his 20s will serve up to three years

Aron Crimeni, right, with family and friends set up a Justice For Carson banner on Friday, July 2, 2021, just months before charges were laid in the death of his son, Carson. (/Langley Advance Times files)
Carson Crimeni (file)

Carson Crimeni’s killer pleads guilty to manslaughter

Langley boy was 14 when he died in a park in Walnut Grove

Carson Crimeni (file)
Toy Traders owner Matthew Purdy with a C-3P0 statue signed by actor Anthony Daniels. May 4 is an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: May the Fourth be with you: passing Star Wars to new generations

Langley toy store owner has vast collection of memorabilia

Toy Traders owner Matthew Purdy with a C-3P0 statue signed by actor Anthony Daniels. May 4 is an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Moments after a light plane crashed at Langley airport, a passer-by captured video of some Good Samaritans rescuing the two occupants of the plane. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

BREAKING: Plane crashes at Langley Airport; 3 injured

Three injured in crash of light plane just short of the runway

Moments after a light plane crashed at Langley airport, a passer-by captured video of some Good Samaritans rescuing the two occupants of the plane. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley Liquor Store was fined $7,000 after a minor bought alcohol there in a Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch sting. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

B.C. liquor store fined $7K for selling beer to a teen

Langley clerk sold alcohol to a minor in a sting operation

Langley Liquor Store was fined $7,000 after a minor bought alcohol there in a Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch sting. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Carson Crimeni. (File)

Manslaughter trial this summer in death of Langley’s Carson Crimeni

Trial to begin almost four years after Walnut Grove teen died

Carson Crimeni. (File)