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Glow started in 2017. (Langley Advance files)

Popular Langley Christmas show adds new Glow to winter

Glow Christmas is being joined by an autumn Glow event. Events far afield are also planned.

Glow started in 2017. (Langley Advance files)
Langley Advance reporter Matthew Claxton won a Canadian Community Newspaper Award for his coverage of Murrayville House and its developer. (Langley Advance files)

Controversial Langley condo development earns Advance reporter national accolades

Matthew Claxton's coverage of the Murrayville House condo saga won a national award.

Langley Advance reporter Matthew Claxton won a Canadian Community Newspaper Award for his coverage of Murrayville House and its developer. (Langley Advance files)
VIDEO: Annual Langley City Legendary Water Fight a fun way to beat the heat

VIDEO: Annual Langley City Legendary Water Fight a fun way to beat the heat

Fire department crews bring water-filled trucks and hoses to the pool to douse patrons.

VIDEO: Annual Langley City Legendary Water Fight a fun way to beat the heat
Audrey Menhenick, with the Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for about 15 years, and Sue Chien, for more than a decade, are some of the volunteers who will help the group meet its $1.5 million funding commitment. The family waiting room will be named for the auxiliary. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Langley’s hospital auxiliary pinches pennies to kick in $1.5 million for ER expansion

The auxiliary's contribution is the largest single donation by the volunteer group.

Audrey Menhenick, with the Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for about 15 years, and Sue Chien, for more than a decade, are some of the volunteers who will help the group meet its $1.5 million funding commitment. The family waiting room will be named for the auxiliary. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
The annual Erikson Daylily Gardens open house is Saturday and Sunday. (Langley Advance files)

Private Langley gardens put on quite a show for charity

The 17th annual open house is a chance to see the hybridizing gardens with thousands of plants.

The annual Erikson Daylily Gardens open house is Saturday and Sunday. (Langley Advance files)
The Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is a large group of volunteers who raise funds for the local hospital. (Langley Advance files)

Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary making ER announcement Saturday

The auxiliary will announce its biggest ever donation as part of the ER expansion campaign.

The Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is a large group of volunteers who raise funds for the local hospital. (Langley Advance files)
Erik Brown is one of the expert divers who took part in the Thai cave rescue. (Facebook)

BREAKING: Thai cave rescue diver attended Langley high school

Erik Brown spent nine days in Thailand as one of the expert divers involved in the rescue.

Erik Brown is one of the expert divers who took part in the Thai cave rescue. (Facebook)
Celtic band Tiller’s Folly perform at the amphitheatre.

WATCH: Weekly performances planned for Langley amphitheatre

The success of last year's Canada 150 concert series prompted a series for 2018.

Celtic band Tiller’s Folly perform at the amphitheatre.
A new high school being built in Willoughby has space for 1,700 students. (Langley School District photo)

Langley’s new R.E. Mountain Secondary gets 200-student capacity bump

The school will have eight additional classrooms to take student numbers from 1,500 to 1,700.

A new high school being built in Willoughby has space for 1,700 students. (Langley School District photo)
The Aldergrove Legion Branch 265 takes part in the annual Aldergrove Fair parade which has been moved to July 1 and hosts Canada Day events. (Langley Advance files)

Aldergrove Legion and ag society get in on Canada Day fun

The Aldergrove Fair parade moves to July 1 and the legion branch has family events.

The Aldergrove Legion Branch 265 takes part in the annual Aldergrove Fair parade which has been moved to July 1 and hosts Canada Day events. (Langley Advance files)
(Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Aldergrove zoo’s train station renamed after longtime volunteer

The zoo has a special ceremony and other events on the Canada Day longweekend.

(Greater Vancouver Zoo)
The Hawks and the Thunder met up on the field in U14 action. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Langley fastball teams crown champions

Fields in North Langley and Brookswood were busy Friday through Sunday.

The Hawks and the Thunder met up on the field in U14 action. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Lots of people sport their red and maple leaf attire for family-oriented events at Willoughby Community Park. (Langley Advance files)

Langley throwing huge Canada Day party

The biggest celebration will be at Willoughby Community Park beside the Langley Events Centre.

Lots of people sport their red and maple leaf attire for family-oriented events at Willoughby Community Park. (Langley Advance files)
Emergency crews were called to 202nd Street and 64th Avenue just after lunchtime Saturday. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Car driven into bushes at Langley credit union Saturday

No one was injured in a midday vehicle mishap.

Emergency crews were called to 202nd Street and 64th Avenue just after lunchtime Saturday. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Alison McVeigh has announced she will not seek another term on the Langley School Board. (Langley School District website photo)

Langley school trustee not running this autumn

Alison McVeigh announced her plans at the school board meeting June 19.

Alison McVeigh has announced she will not seek another term on the Langley School Board. (Langley School District website photo)
(File photo)

Vancouver Police nab four suspects in Langley in gun investigation

Some people in North Langley thought they heard gunshots but it was a police percussion device.

(File photo)
Rachael Wagner, with Henry in his rainbow carrier, attended the inclusivity rally on Tuesday evening. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Pro and anti SOGI advocates protest outside Langley School Board office

Police were on hand but did not intervene except to ask both sides to keep the sidewalks clear.

Rachael Wagner, with Henry in his rainbow carrier, attended the inclusivity rally on Tuesday evening. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Thunderbird Fast Draw members picked up top honours for their shooting on the World Fast Draw Association circuit when in Ohio recently competing. (Thunderbird Fast Draw Club)

Langley-based fast draw club picks up hardware just before hosting world championships

The fast draw competition returns to Aldergrove Fair Days.

Thunderbird Fast Draw members picked up top honours for their shooting on the World Fast Draw Association circuit when in Ohio recently competing. (Thunderbird Fast Draw Club)
Langley’s Tamara Jensen played host to the Suits and Boots Rally on May 26 at her Milner property. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Langley pro- and anti-pipeline advocates oppose Ottawa purchase

Tuesday's surprise announcement won't end protests.

Langley’s Tamara Jensen played host to the Suits and Boots Rally on May 26 at her Milner property. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
This is the 30th year for Model A Sunday organized through the B.C. Farm Museum. (Langley Advance files)

Langley’s Model A Sunday spotlights the earliest autos

The 'youngest' cars and trucks people will see are from about 1930.

This is the 30th year for Model A Sunday organized through the B.C. Farm Museum. (Langley Advance files)