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A layup by Vancouver Bandit Alex Campbell against Calgary. Vancouver fell 93-88 to the visiting Surge in Canadian Elite Basketball League action at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, June 25. (Ansh Sanyal, CEBL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Coach frustrated with team after Vancouver Bandits fall to Calgary Surge

‘There are a few guys that really need to look in the mirror’

A layup by Vancouver Bandit Alex Campbell against Calgary. Vancouver fell 93-88 to the visiting Surge in Canadian Elite Basketball League action at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, June 25. (Ansh Sanyal, CEBL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver FC players and fans celebrated their first-ever home victory in club history on Tuesday night, June 20, downing three-time CPL champions Forge FC at Langley’s Willoughby Community Park. (Canadian Premier League/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: ‘Historic’ first home win for Vancouver FC

‘Hopefully the beginning of many, many special nights’ coach says

Vancouver FC players and fans celebrated their first-ever home victory in club history on Tuesday night, June 20, downing three-time CPL champions Forge FC at Langley’s Willoughby Community Park. (Canadian Premier League/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson, announced $6.2 million in member reimbursements during this week’s co-operative annual general meeting. (Langley Advance Times files)

Otter Co-op pays $6.2M back to its members

An Aldergrove-based retail co-operative issues thousands of patronage reimbursement cheques in July

Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson, announced $6.2 million in member reimbursements during this week’s co-operative annual general meeting. (Langley Advance Times files)
Shane Gibson went for the net Saturday, June 17, at Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Bandits won a 92-89 victory over the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits beat Saskatchewan Rattlers

Nick Ward got the winner of home game in Langley

Shane Gibson went for the net Saturday, June 17, at Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Bandits won a 92-89 victory over the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers. (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Atlético Ottawa downed Vancouver FC 1-0 Saturday, June 17, a game that saw Vancouver Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi pull three players at the half. (Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A loss for Vancouver FC in Ottawa

After a rough first half, three players pulled by coach

Atlético Ottawa downed Vancouver FC 1-0 Saturday, June 17, a game that saw Vancouver Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi pull three players at the half. (Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver FC netminder Callum Irving made a safe in last Sunday’s June 11 game against Calgary’s Cavalry FC. (Mike Sturk,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Tuesday game will be tribute to goalie’s dad

Next week’s soccer match in Langley is a belated Father’s Day gift for netminder Callum Irving’s mentor

Vancouver FC netminder Callum Irving made a safe in last Sunday’s June 11 game against Calgary’s Cavalry FC. (Mike Sturk,CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Thunderous cheers from an exuberant young audience made for a special game Tuesday, June 6 at Langley Events Centre, as the Vancouver Bandits hosted their second yearly School Day Game. They fell to Winnipeg 106-103. (Ryan Molag, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Bandits fall in close game, despite loud cheer squad

4,500 students from 31 Lower Mainland schools cheer on pro-basketball team in Langley

Thunderous cheers from an exuberant young audience made for a special game Tuesday, June 6 at Langley Events Centre, as the Vancouver Bandits hosted their second yearly School Day Game. They fell to Winnipeg 106-103. (Ryan Molag, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius huddled with his team during the Saskatchewan Rattlers’ home opener on May 31,2023 in Saskatoon, taking down the Langley-based team 109-85. (Derek Elvin, Photo Electric Umbrella/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TODAY: Bandits were simply warming up for tonight’s home opener

Langley-based pro basketball team takes on Calgary at Langley Events Centre at 7 p.m.

Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius huddled with his team during the Saskatchewan Rattlers’ home opener on May 31,2023 in Saskatoon, taking down the Langley-based team 109-85. (Derek Elvin, Photo Electric Umbrella/Special to Langley Advance Times)
In Vancouver FC’s inaugural game against Pacific FC, they lost 1-0. Their fans, who travelled to Victoria, were then hushed by some members of the Vancouver Island team. VFC is now hoping for some retaliate during a rematch Friday, June 2 on home pitch at Willoughby Stadium. (CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

TONIGHT: Historic derby gets underway between Vancouver and Victoria’s pro soccer teams

Canadian Premier League play gets started at 7 p.m. at Willoughby Stadium in Langley

In Vancouver FC’s inaugural game against Pacific FC, they lost 1-0. Their fans, who travelled to Victoria, were then hushed by some members of the Vancouver Island team. VFC is now hoping for some retaliate during a rematch Friday, June 2 on home pitch at Willoughby Stadium. (CPL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
A three-vehicle crash involving two commercial vehicles and a car killed one person on the evening of Wednesday, May 31 on 16th Avenue in South Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: One dead in three-vehicle crash on Langley’s 16th Avenue

Police have closed a mile-long stretch of the busy road

A three-vehicle crash involving two commercial vehicles and a car killed one person on the evening of Wednesday, May 31 on 16th Avenue in South Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 during a press conference in Victoria. (Chad Hipolito/ Canadian Press)

What seniors still need to know about COVID

Dr. Bonnie Henry provides answers to a few specific questions on behalf of Langley’s aging population

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 during a press conference in Victoria. (Chad Hipolito/ Canadian Press)
Thousands attended Langley’s first professional rodeo at Langley Riders Society’s rodeo ground last year. Some enjoyed from the stands while many cheered from the grass area surrounding the rodeo arena. Riders who topped the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s standings competed in the Valley West Stampede. It’s back this Labour Day weekend. (Langley Advance Times files)

Rodeo returns to Langley for Labour Day

Professional riders are once again competing in a 3-day event at the Langley Riders Society grounds

Thousands attended Langley’s first professional rodeo at Langley Riders Society’s rodeo ground last year. Some enjoyed from the stands while many cheered from the grass area surrounding the rodeo arena. Riders who topped the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s standings competed in the Valley West Stampede. It’s back this Labour Day weekend. (Langley Advance Times files)
Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team that has a home opener Sunday, has been practising at their home pitch at Willoughby Park (next to LEC) for months, as their new stadium has been built up around them. (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Soccer at home: Langley, here we come

After spending April on the road, VFC hosts its home opener Sunday afternoon at Willoughby Park

Vancouver Football Club, Langley’s new pro soccer team that has a home opener Sunday, has been practising at their home pitch at Willoughby Park (next to LEC) for months, as their new stadium has been built up around them. (VFC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
A few hundred union members with the Public Service Alliance of Canada spent Friday morning (April 28) sharing their messages with drivers trying to access the Aldergrove border crossing. (Patrick Bragg, PSAC BC region/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Federal picketers spend Friday morning at Aldergrove border crossing

An estimated 350 Public Service Alliance of Canada members set up a picket line in the Valley

A few hundred union members with the Public Service Alliance of Canada spent Friday morning (April 28) sharing their messages with drivers trying to access the Aldergrove border crossing. (Patrick Bragg, PSAC BC region/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Samuel Honzek is up for rookie of the year. (Ron Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giant in the running for rookie of the year title

18-year-old Slovakian hockey player Samuel Honzek a finalist after impressive first season in WHL

Samuel Honzek is up for rookie of the year. (Ron Wilton, Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bandits host play day for Grade 6 and 7 basketball enthusiasts

Two days are set aside at Langley Events Centre, today and Wednesday, for a new youth tournament

Vancouver Bandits are hosting a two-day, free youth basketball tournament at LEC this week (Monday and Wednesday, March 27 and 29). (Vancouver Bandits/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants 2 games away from WHL playoffs

OT victory over Portland Winterhawks Tuesday secured matchup with Kamloops at the end of the month

Vancouver Giants were in Portland Tuesday, where they defeated the Winterhawks in overtime by the score of 3-2. Last two games of regular season run Saturday and Sunday against the Kelowna Rockets. (Keith Dwiggins/Special to Langley Advance Times)
G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Playoff spot clinched for Giants

Vancouver down Victoria Royals 4-2 to secure berth in the WHL playoffs at end of month

G-Men secure spot in playoffs with another triumph over the Victoria Royals Saturday night. (Kevin Light/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Saskatoon Blades down Vancouver Giants 2-1 at Langley Events Centre on Saturday night, Feb. 18. G-Men back on home ice for 2 p.m. game Monday (Family Day) against the Spokane Chiefs. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Blades squeak out 2-1 win over Giants with minutes left

G-Men are back on home ice in Langley for a 2 p.m. game on Family Day

Saskatoon Blades down Vancouver Giants 2-1 at Langley Events Centre on Saturday night, Feb. 18. G-Men back on home ice for 2 p.m. game Monday (Family Day) against the Spokane Chiefs. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants fell to the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Wednesday night at Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Rematch was years in making for Giants and Raiders

Results similar: Prince Albert defeats G-Men, 4-1 at Langley Events Centre

Vancouver Giants fell to the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Wednesday night at Langley Events Centre. (Rob Wilton, Vancouver Giants/Special to Langley Advance Times)