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

Appeal court overturns ruling in Langley hit and run lawsuit

Crash victim was concussed after crash on 208 Street

Jul 25, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

Fundraiser aids families of Langley mountaineers killed by avalanche

Climbers lost their lives in May near Squamish

Jul 24, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

Extremist group used public hall in Langley for 'comedy' tour

Mayor says Township will investigate how rental happened

Jul 23, 2024 4:01 PM Read more >

How 'Mr. Big' sting ensnared convicted Langley killer

A months-long sting led to a killer confessing on tape to police

Jul 16, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

Financially troubled Langley development ordered sold by courts

Original owners offered plan to sell site to a non-profit

Jul 12, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Langley killer's deportation was deferred by instability in Haiti

Regis faces prison sentence of between 10 and 19 years

Jun 19, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Contractor sues over Langley pit bull mauling

Attack victim claims serious injuries from multiple bites

Jun 11, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Trial date set for Langley woman charged with human trafficking

Jennifer Lynn Stephens faces a number of criminal charges

Jun 7, 2024 11:09 AM Read more >

Housing hard to find for Langley senior and Elvis-loving cockatoo

Diane Miller and Rocky can’t find a permanent place to live amid the housing crisis

Jun 5, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

IIO: Police did not cause Langley man’s death in fire

Report outlines details of standoff that ended in tragedy

May 30, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

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