Langley

The title-track of Trigger Mafia’s new EP, Barnburner, was shot in Langley’s Sportsplex hockey rink, in Walnut Grove back in early September. The band is lead by local musician Shawn Meehan. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Barnburner: B.C. rockers craft next potential hockey anthem

Trigger Mafia, a Langley-based band, releases new EP and title-track video, Barnburner, next week

 

A few days after he was taken while waiting for his owner outside a store, two police cruisers brought Batman the terrier cross back to his Murrayville home. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Batman the missing terrier cross is back in B.C. home

Just days after he was taken, police bring dog back to owner

 

BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)

Judge jails drug dealer who crashed into ambulance in Langley

14 months for drug crimes, plus time for hit and run offence

 

This year, students created more than 3,000 custom Christmas cards for distribution to local seniors in Langley. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

For some B.C. seniors, these are the only Christmas cards they’ll get

‘So beautiful’: volunteer Langley bureau delivers 1,000s of cards crafted by school kids

This year, students created more than 3,000 custom Christmas cards for distribution to local seniors in Langley. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
“Batman,” a six-year-old Yorkie/Chihuahua/Pomeranian cross, was taken from the Murrayville Square shopping plaza at Fraser Highway and 48th Avenue on Monday night, Dec. 11. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. woman searching for stolen dog she says may have been taken by mistake

The person responsible may have believed terrier cross needed rescuing

“Batman,” a six-year-old Yorkie/Chihuahua/Pomeranian cross, was taken from the Murrayville Square shopping plaza at Fraser Highway and 48th Avenue on Monday night, Dec. 11. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Stuart Lilley, founder of ReFeed Farm in Langley, is asking for the community’s help to keep the regenerative farm afloat. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)

B.C. firm that saved 11 million pounds of food from landfill facing closure

Langley’s ReFeed Farm uses circular nutrition model, looking to transition to non-profit, needs help

Stuart Lilley, founder of ReFeed Farm in Langley, is asking for the community’s help to keep the regenerative farm afloat. (Kyler Emerson/Langley Advance Times)
Santa Margarita triumphed over Byrne Creek 83-42. (Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Teams being knocked out of basketball contention

Tsumura Basketball Invitational Boys Tournament runs through Sunday at Langley Events Centre

  • Dec 7, 2023
Santa Margarita triumphed over Byrne Creek 83-42. (Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)
The O’Grady family, including Kaitlyn, have set up a large walk-through display for the holidays. (Langley Advance Times files)

Halloween twist lets B.C. family get a big jump on Christmas decorating

Nightmare Before Christmas theme means Langley home’s annual Christmas display started in mid-October

The O’Grady family, including Kaitlyn, have set up a large walk-through display for the holidays. (Langley Advance Times files)
BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)

B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

Jacob Cook to spend six more years in prison for manslaughter

BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)
On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Closure of Langley’s last car hop restaurant triggers flood of memories

Willowbrook White Spot will be replaced by SkyTrain station

On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)

Animal control officers were shot at during Friday standoff in Langley, society head says

Man, 66, believed dead in 0 Avenue incident

Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: B.C. man believed dead in fiery police confrontation was kind, nonviolent, family says

Langley resident Don Bennett loved horses

Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Black Press Media files)

Judge to decide fate of B.C. Hells Angel facing fraud extradition

Court Vasseur is one of two men accused in a $35 million scheme

B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Black Press Media files)
Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)

VIDEO: B.C. grandma breaks 2 records, takes gold in Mongolian powerlifting meet

‘You’re never too old,” champion declares

Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)
Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Canuck goalies draw 100s lining up for up-close-and personal chance

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary of Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games

Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)

Heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood confirms she will require surgery after re-injuring tendon

It happened during high jump attempt at the Pan Am games in Chile

Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley’s Tiffany Foster, riding Figor, helped Team Canada earn silver in show jumping during the Pan American Games this week in Chile, earning a berth in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. (Cealy Tetley/Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. rider helps clinch silver at Pan Am Games

Team Canada show jumper Tiffany Foster, of Langley, clears 2 rounds, helping secure Olympic berth

Langley’s Tiffany Foster, riding Figor, helped Team Canada earn silver in show jumping during the Pan American Games this week in Chile, earning a berth in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. (Cealy Tetley/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Aron Crimeni, Carson’s father, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Carson Crimeni’s death ‘sudden, tragic, far reaching, and unending’ for family: judge

Judge spoke of balancing ‘dangerous and stupid’ crime with hope for rehabilitation

Aron Crimeni, Carson’s father, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Darrel Crimeni, Carson’s grandfather, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

18 months in prison for man who gave lethal MDMA dose to Langley teen

‘18 months insufficient for the crime’ says grieving Langley father

  • Oct 26, 2023
Darrel Crimeni, Carson’s grandfather, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: IHIT investigating fatal explosion in rural Langley

Fuel tanks were burning when fire and police arrived at scene

RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)