Langley Advance

Giants downed the Chiefs 5-4 on Friday night on home ice, wearing their sporting Don Cherry-themed jerseys – which by the way, are still available through auction to help raise money for the kidney foundation. (Rik Fedyck/Vancouver Giants)

Giants sixth straight win enjoyed at home in Langley

Giants also defeated Kelowna Saturday, and are now on tap to play Portland Monday afternoon at LEC.

  • Feb 18, 2019
Giants downed the Chiefs 5-4 on Friday night on home ice, wearing their sporting Don Cherry-themed jerseys – which by the way, are still available through auction to help raise money for the kidney foundation. (Rik Fedyck/Vancouver Giants)
Abbotsford’s Jade Trolland (red) is set to compete for the gold medal in the female 64-kg division at the BC high school wrestling championships happening Tuesday (Feb. 19) at Langley Events Centre. (Gary Ahuja/Langley Events Centre)

Langley playing host to B.C.’s best high school wrestlers

A pair of champion women wrestlers share stories and experience with younger generation.

  • Feb 18, 2019
Abbotsford’s Jade Trolland (red) is set to compete for the gold medal in the female 64-kg division at the BC high school wrestling championships happening Tuesday (Feb. 19) at Langley Events Centre. (Gary Ahuja/Langley Events Centre)
Langley Olympians Swim Club first place relay team of  Finn Par, Minhyuk Park, Jihoon Bae and Sam Stewart-Beinder at LMR Champs meet. Supplied

Langley swimmers make waves at regional championships

Olympians rack up multiple first-place finishes at Richmond event

  • Feb 18, 2019
Langley Olympians Swim Club first place relay team of  Finn Par, Minhyuk Park, Jihoon Bae and Sam Stewart-Beinder at LMR Champs meet. Supplied
Tiffany Foster and Figor clear a jump at the Nations Cup. Photo courtesy Starting Gate Communications

Langley’s Tiffany Foster and Team Canada ride to fifth-place-finish in Palm Beach

Canadian show jumping team competes in $290,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup

  • Feb 18, 2019
Tiffany Foster and Figor clear a jump at the Nations Cup. Photo courtesy Starting Gate Communications
LETTER: Tandem garage design should be limited in Langley developments

LETTER: Tandem garage design should be limited in Langley developments

A local writer is concerned tandem garages will be allowed in the redevelopment of Brookswood.

  • Feb 18, 2019
LETTER: Tandem garage design should be limited in Langley developments
Craig McDougall and his son Cade at the covered sports box Valley Ball Hockey has been offered, after much of its usual season in the George Preston Recreation Centre arena was cut short this year. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press Media)

More ice time means Langley ball hockey players need new arena

The change to the schedule at the George Preston Rec Centre has displaced a local league.

Craig McDougall and his son Cade at the covered sports box Valley Ball Hockey has been offered, after much of its usual season in the George Preston Recreation Centre arena was cut short this year. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press Media)
Update: Residential fire in Aldergrove

Update: Residential fire in Aldergrove

Multiple units called to 2800 block area of 266A Street

  • Feb 18, 2019
Update: Residential fire in Aldergrove
VIDEO: Trinity Western volleyball team ends regular season on a winning note

VIDEO: Trinity Western volleyball team ends regular season on a winning note

Canada West playoffs next for Langley-based team

  • Feb 18, 2019
VIDEO: Trinity Western volleyball team ends regular season on a winning note
Giants fell 5-3 on home ice at the Langley Events Centre on Monday afternoon, in a battle between two of the top three Western Conference teams. (Rik Fedyck/Vancouver Giants)

VIDEO: Winterhawks end Giants winning streak at seven

Playing on home ice in Langley, Vancouver's G-Men fell 5-3 during a Family Day game against Portland.

  • Feb 18, 2019
Giants fell 5-3 on home ice at the Langley Events Centre on Monday afternoon, in a battle between two of the top three Western Conference teams. (Rik Fedyck/Vancouver Giants)
Hugh Barbour recently has his vehicle broken into and instruments of his and others stolen. (Submitted photo)

LETTER: Langley musician warns other about leaving instruments in vehicles

The tools of his trade were stolen in a vehicle break-in and will be costly to replace.

  • Feb 17, 2019
Hugh Barbour recently has his vehicle broken into and instruments of his and others stolen. (Submitted photo)
Conner Bruggen-Cate of the Kelowna Rockets is checked to the ice by Bowen Byram in front of the net of David Tendeck of the Vancouver Giants. Photo by Marissa Baecker

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants blank Rockets

Langley-based G-men take over top spot in the west

  • Feb 17, 2019
Conner Bruggen-Cate of the Kelowna Rockets is checked to the ice by Bowen Byram in front of the net of David Tendeck of the Vancouver Giants. Photo by Marissa Baecker
Residents packed George Preston Rec Centre during a public hearing on the Brookswood OCP. (Black Press files)

Volunteers sought for Fernridge neighbourhood plans

A committee will include representatives from Brookswood-Fernridge.

  • Feb 17, 2019
Residents packed George Preston Rec Centre during a public hearing on the Brookswood OCP. (Black Press files)
Steven Wurst

Steven Wurst

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve…

  • Feb 15, 2019
Steven Wurst
B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Controversial Langley condo developer fights extradition on U.S. fraud charge

Mark Chandler's lawyer argued before the B.C. Court of Appeal Friday to keep him in Canada.

B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)
The Christy Fraser Memorial gymnastics tournament started Friday at the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse with interclub competitions. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press Media)

VIDEO: Langley hosting high-flying fun at annual gymnastics tournament

Action runs Friday through Sunday at the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse.

The Christy Fraser Memorial gymnastics tournament started Friday at the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse with interclub competitions. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press Media)
Two people were sent to hospital — one in serious condition — after a collision in Aldergrove on Feb. 10, 2018.(Shane MacKichan photo)

Charges laid in serious February 2018 crash that left passenger injured

A Surrey man faces three charges over a crash into a pickup while driving about 145 km/h.

Two people were sent to hospital — one in serious condition — after a collision in Aldergrove on Feb. 10, 2018.(Shane MacKichan photo)
Wikimedia Commons photo

LETTER: Langley residents sends Valentine’s wishes to fellow residents

A Feb. 14 shoutout to the residents of Langley City and Township.

  • Feb 14, 2019
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One of several warning signs along 16 Avenue. File photo

Langley RCMP going after bad drivers on 16 Avenue

Running red lights is so common, some drivers are hesitant to enter intersections on green

  • Feb 13, 2019
One of several warning signs along 16 Avenue. File photo

LETTER: Langley resident dubious about speculation tax

A local senior questions the negative-billing style of the tax.

  • Feb 13, 2019
Brad McCulley, the first round draft pick of the Langley Thunder.

McCulley keen to play for Thunder in Langley

The former Junior Shamrock was chosen in the first round of the WLA draft.

  • Feb 13, 2019
Brad McCulley, the first round draft pick of the Langley Thunder.