Langley

Santa Vader and the 501st Legion, a group who dress up in Star Wars costumes, stop in at Toy Traders in Langley every holiday season to help raise money for charity. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Santa Vader pilots in to help Lower Mainland kids’ charity

Toy Trader will once again host photos with Darth and his stormtroppers to raise money for Shriners

Santa Vader and the 501st Legion, a group who dress up in Star Wars costumes, stop in at Toy Traders in Langley every holiday season to help raise money for charity. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley Christian Lightning move on to the semifinals during the AA boys provincials in volleyball at Langley Events Centre after beating Westview Secondary (3-1) and Victoria High (3-0) on Thursday. (Gary Ahuja, Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Semifinal play gets underway tonight at Langley Events Centre

In provincial AA boys volleyball championships, its down to the final 4 – Langley, Abby included

Langley Christian Lightning move on to the semifinals during the AA boys provincials in volleyball at Langley Events Centre after beating Westview Secondary (3-1) and Victoria High (3-0) on Thursday. (Gary Ahuja, Langley Events Centre/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Giants blanked the Chiefs in Spokane Wednesday night, 3-0. (Larry Brunt, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Memorable first shutout for Vancouver Giants goalie

G-Men play Kamloops tonight, Langley Events Centre Saturday night

Giants blanked the Chiefs in Spokane Wednesday night, 3-0. (Larry Brunt, WHL/Special to Langley Advance Times)
On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

News that Langley’s last car hop restaurant is closing triggers flood of memories

Willowbrook White Spot will be replaced by SkyTrain station

On Dec. 30, after 44 years at the intersection of Fraser Highway and Willowbrook Drive, the White Spot restaurant is closing to make way for a new SkyTrain station at the same location.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
The White Spot Legends Weekend is being held in conjunction with a three-day event at LEC this weekend called Western Canada Collectibles Experience. NHL legends Grant Fuhr and Bill Ranford are the guests of honour on Friday and Saturday evening, respectively. (Vancouver Giants illustration)

Pair of hockey greats part of Lower Mainland’s weekend show

Grant Fuhr, Bill Ranford are NHL big names at White Spot Legends Weekend in Langley

The White Spot Legends Weekend is being held in conjunction with a three-day event at LEC this weekend called Western Canada Collectibles Experience. NHL legends Grant Fuhr and Bill Ranford are the guests of honour on Friday and Saturday evening, respectively. (Vancouver Giants illustration)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Giants hosted the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (rob Wilton/special to Black Press Media)

Portland visits and grabs win from Vancouver Giants

Langley-based hockey squad’s record stands at 7-9-1

The Giants hosted the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (rob Wilton/special to Black Press Media)
Saturday, police were still at the scene of a fire in the 23500 block of 0Avenue in Langley that drew a massive police response Friday night, Nov. 10. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: One believed dead in fiery confrontation with police in Langley

Police watchdog agency investigating Friday night incident

Saturday, police were still at the scene of a fire in the 23500 block of 0Avenue in Langley that drew a massive police response Friday night, Nov. 10. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Black Press Media files)

Judge to decide fate of B.C. Hells Angel facing fraud extradition

Court Vasseur is one of two men accused in a $35 million scheme

B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (Black Press Media files)
Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)

VIDEO: B.C. grandma breaks 2 records, takes gold in Mongolian powerlifting meet

‘You’re never too old,” champion declares

Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)
Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)

Heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood confirms she will require surgery after re-injuring tendon

It happened during high jump attempt at the Pan Am games in Chile

Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)
A day after his second shutout of the season, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko was signing a puck at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5, for one of several hundred fans. It was the store’s grand opening of its new location and 30th anniversary celebration. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Hundreds of fans line up in Langley to get autographs of Vancouver Canucks goalies

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary of Pastime Sports and Games

A day after his second shutout of the season, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko was signing a puck at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5, for one of several hundred fans. It was the store’s grand opening of its new location and 30th anniversary celebration. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley’s Tiffany Foster, riding Figor, helped Team Canada earn silver in show jumping during the Pan American Games this week in Chile, earning a berth in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. (Cealy Tetley/Special to Langley Advance Times)

B.C. rider helps clinch silver at Pan Am Games

Team Canada show jumper Tiffany Foster, of Langley, clears 2 rounds, helping secure Olympic berth

Langley’s Tiffany Foster, riding Figor, helped Team Canada earn silver in show jumping during the Pan American Games this week in Chile, earning a berth in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. (Cealy Tetley/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants lost 4-1 to the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick, Wash. on Wednesday night. (John Keller/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Vancouver Giants return to Washington State tonight

After falling to Tri-City Americans, 4-1, G-Men head south again to take on Wenatchee Wild on Friday

Vancouver Giants lost 4-1 to the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick, Wash. on Wednesday night. (John Keller/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Both the men’s and women’s teams from SFU will be playing in the Tip-Off Classic this weekend at Langley Events Centre. Friday morning’s competition featured SFU’s Sophia Wisotzki (#5) of Langley. (Gary Ahuja, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Lower Mainland will host three years of basketball classic – the first starting today

Division II Canadian Tip-Off, an exhibition tournament, features 6 men’s and 6 women’s teams at LEC

Both the men’s and women’s teams from SFU will be playing in the Tip-Off Classic this weekend at Langley Events Centre. Friday morning’s competition featured SFU’s Sophia Wisotzki (#5) of Langley. (Gary Ahuja, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Malcolm and Barbara Tait braved inclement weather in his lovingly restored 2000 Rover during the 2022 ‘London to Bright’ commemorative ride from Delta to Langley by the Old English Car Club. This year’s ride will take place Saturday, Nov. 5. (Langley Advance Times files)

Convoy of classic British cars prepares for weekend B.C. run

Canadian version of annual London-to-Brighton celebration that began in 1896

Malcolm and Barbara Tait braved inclement weather in his lovingly restored 2000 Rover during the 2022 ‘London to Bright’ commemorative ride from Delta to Langley by the Old English Car Club. This year’s ride will take place Saturday, Nov. 5. (Langley Advance Times files)
Aron Crimeni, Carson’s father, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Carson Crimeni’s death ‘sudden, tragic, far reaching, and unending’ for family: judge

Judge spoke of balancing ‘dangerous and stupid’ crime with hope for rehabilitation

Aron Crimeni, Carson’s father, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Darrel Crimeni, Carson’s grandfather, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

18 months in prison for man who gave lethal MDMA dose to Langley teen

‘18 months insufficient for the crime’ says grieving Langley father

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Darrel Crimeni, Carson’s grandfather, addressed reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 26. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Timothy Dale Bornyk, wanted on a warrant, was arrested this month at his Langley home. (CrimeStoppers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Mounties apprehend wanted man in his Lower Mainland home

Surrey RCMP have Timothy Dale Bornyk in custody, after he failed to show for his June court trial

Timothy Dale Bornyk, wanted on a warrant, was arrested this month at his Langley home. (CrimeStoppers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)