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Letter: OCP process deserves one final public hearing

Editor: The following is an open letter to the mayor and councillors of Langley Township.

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K. Bertrand of Chilliwack is the grand prize winner in Black Press’ Canada 150 Adventure contest. Bertrand has won a trip to Halifax, which is just hop, skip and a jump from the iconic lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. Among the other winners, K. Brookes of Langley will enjoy a houseboat getaway.Brenda Anderson photo

Canada 150 Adventure contest winners announced

The Black Press Canada 150 Adventure Prizes have been awarded. The winners of the contest, which offered participants a chance to win vacations, adventures, tickets and cash prizes are as follows:

K. Bertrand of Chilliwack is the grand prize winner in Black Press’ Canada 150 Adventure contest. Bertrand has won a trip to Halifax, which is just hop, skip and a jump from the iconic lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. Among the other winners, K. Brookes of Langley will enjoy a houseboat getaway.Brenda Anderson photo

VIDEO: Four of five escaped bears returned to Critter Care facility

Missing bear will not be recaptured; poses no danger to public, says CO service

Everyone will be touched by an overdose death

In 2016, there were 30 drug overdose deaths in Langley. That was a 200 per cent increase over the previous year, and in more than half of those deaths (53 per cent), the opioid fentanyl was detected.

Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Scott Johnston introduces the panelists ahead of the annual Langley Leadership Panel discussion at the Coast Hotel on Tuesday. Much of the conversation focused on transportation issues, including the revelation that an announcement is forthcoming about further expansion of Highway 1.

VIDEO: Transportation corridors, transit dominate discussion at Langley Leadership Panel

More Highway 1 widening on the horizon, no plans to turn 16 Avenue into a provincial highway, Chamber of Commerce gathering told

Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Scott Johnston introduces the panelists ahead of the annual Langley Leadership Panel discussion at the Coast Hotel on Tuesday. Much of the conversation focused on transportation issues, including the revelation that an announcement is forthcoming about further expansion of Highway 1.
A visit to historic Quebec City is just one of an endless number of choices when it comes vacationing in Canada. Do you have a favourite Canadian destination? If so, send a photo (or several) to newsroom@langleytimes.com and tell us what makes this place special to you.

Column: Show us how you picture Canada

Do you have a special memory of a vacation in Canada? Is there someplace you return to, time and again? Show and tell us about it.

A visit to historic Quebec City is just one of an endless number of choices when it comes vacationing in Canada. Do you have a favourite Canadian destination? If so, send a photo (or several) to newsroom@langleytimes.com and tell us what makes this place special to you.

Column: A familiar name among the numbers

Overdose death of a woman who came to the Times 18 months ago asking for help, puts a familiar face on the fentanyl crisis

Nominations open Friday for the 11th annual Environmental Hero Awards

Nominations open Friday for 11th annual Environmental Hero Awards

Committee is asking for nominees in Youth, Individual and Business (Non-Profit) categories from Feb. 24 until April 21

Nominations open Friday for the 11th annual Environmental Hero Awards
Column: Taking US-Canada relations to the next level

Column: Taking US-Canada relations to the next level

In 1972, as part of the ongoing search for our elusive national identity,…

Column: Taking US-Canada relations to the next level

Column: Weighing in on Weedless Wednesday

Who decided the (arguably) bleakest month of the year was the best time to kick the smoking habit?

Column: Practising the fine art of gift giving

Column: Practising the fine art of gift giving

Choosing the perfect gifts for friends and family is a skill some possess, while others do not

Column: Practising the fine art of gift giving
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Scott Johnston, presents Gordon Zacher with a gift at Tuesday’s Christmas dinner meeting. Zacher was named the 2016 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year for his extensive volunteer work in the community. Also present to honour Zacher were a number of previous winners, including Bev Dornan of Otter Co-op and Langley Community Music School principal Susan Magnusson.

Video: Gordon Zacher named 2016 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year

Retired accountant honoured for years of community service during annual Greater Langley Chamber Christmas meeting

Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Scott Johnston, presents Gordon Zacher with a gift at Tuesday’s Christmas dinner meeting. Zacher was named the 2016 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year for his extensive volunteer work in the community. Also present to honour Zacher were a number of previous winners, including Bev Dornan of Otter Co-op and Langley Community Music School principal Susan Magnusson.

Column: One more time, Brenda gets her way

Christening of York boat, dedication of Brenda Alberts Way fitting tributes for late gallery owner and community volunteer

Owning a dog comes with certain unpleasant responsibilities, but they're part of the deal.

Column: Watch your step, poop bag bandits

It kind of bums us out to have to dump this on…

Owning a dog comes with certain unpleasant responsibilities, but they're part of the deal.

Column: Online harassment tough to prevent

One of first the steps in my  routine each morning — once…

Phil Jackman of Valley Traffic Systems was named George Preston Memorial Business Person of the Year on Thursday evening at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Excellence Awards.

Phil Jackman named Langley’s Business Person of the Year (Updated with video)

George Preston Memorial Award among 10 categories recognizing outstanding local businesses at Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce event

Phil Jackman of Valley Traffic Systems was named George Preston Memorial Business Person of the Year on Thursday evening at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Excellence Awards.
From left: Langley MLA Mary Polak, Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag, City of Langley mayor Ted Schaffer and Langley RCMP Supt. Murray Power formed the panel for a discussion on homelessness in the City on Oct. 12. More than 200 people turned out to ask questions and offer suggestions about what can be done to address the problem.

Column: Forum a good first step, but only that

Last Wednesday’s forum on  homelessness in Langley City could easily have gone…

From left: Langley MLA Mary Polak, Cloverdale-Langley City MP John Aldag, City of Langley mayor Ted Schaffer and Langley RCMP Supt. Murray Power formed the panel for a discussion on homelessness in the City on Oct. 12. More than 200 people turned out to ask questions and offer suggestions about what can be done to address the problem.

Column: We’re surrounded by lottery winners

It’s hard to say how the topic of lottery jackpots came up…

Column: Your 15 minutes are only a click away

I crashed a wedding last weekend. Well, sort of.It certainly wasn’t intentional.…

Column: Getting a handle on petty crime

The summer I was 11, I had a rather unique bicycle. It…