Heather Colpitts

Kari Simpson, founder of Culture Guard, spoke at an anti-SOGI rally in July 2018. The group was fined for holding the rally after its event permit was revoked but challenged the ticket and fine in court. (Facebook)

Court tosses Port Moody’s ticket for anti-SOGI rally

A group founded by a Langley woman was fined for a rally in Port Moody in 2018.

Kari Simpson, founder of Culture Guard, spoke at an anti-SOGI rally in July 2018. The group was fined for holding the rally after its event permit was revoked but challenged the ticket and fine in court. (Facebook)
The Township is looking at creating Neighbourhood Planning Teams to help with the work of creating a new neighbourhood plan for the redevelopment of the Brookswood-Ferrnridge area. (TOL map)

Langley man encourages residents to get involved in Brookswood-Fernridge planning

Langley Township will create Neighbourhood Planning Teams as part of neighbourhood redevelopment.

The Township is looking at creating Neighbourhood Planning Teams to help with the work of creating a new neighbourhood plan for the redevelopment of the Brookswood-Ferrnridge area. (TOL map)
A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother's certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)

Guide dog CEO offers Langley airpark staff training

A guide dog training organization reached out to a Langley business after a service dog incident.

A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother's certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)

TWU welcomes SFU for some men’s hockey

With the holidays past, the competition resumes Thursday evening at the Langley Events Centre.

A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother’s certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)

VIDEO: Boy’s service dog bounced from B.C. trampoline park

A Maple Ridge woman says her brother's certified service dog was refused entry. She took to social media.

A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother’s certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)
A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother’s certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)

VIDEO: Sister said little brother’s service dog bounced from Langley trampoline park

A woman said her brother's certified service dog was refused entry. She took to social media.

A Maple Ridge woman is critical of a Langley business for refusing to allow her 11-year-old brother’s certified service dog inside. (Danica Dutt Facebook posting)
Actor Jaime Callica and comic Darryl Lenox were in Langley in early December to film an episode of Get Cooking with the Stars. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)

Celebrities heating up Langley kitchens

Get Cooking with the Stars was filming in Langley recently and has unveiled a new format.

Actor Jaime Callica and comic Darryl Lenox were in Langley in early December to film an episode of Get Cooking with the Stars. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)
The 2018 Girls Tsumura Invitational basketball tournament had Langley Christian play Walnut Grove on Friday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)

Two local squads meet up at senior girls tourney in Langley

The 2018 Girls Tsumura Invitational continues Saturday with the finals.

The 2018 Girls Tsumura Invitational basketball tournament had Langley Christian play Walnut Grove on Friday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)
Jevon Cottoy has signed with the BC Lions. (Adam Marchetti photo)

Langley Rams receiver inks with BC Lions

Jevon Cottoy joined the Rams this season and now has a multi-year contract with the Lions.

Jevon Cottoy has signed with the BC Lions. (Adam Marchetti photo)
Oxygen Yoga Willoughby posted a closure notice and photos on its Facebook page after a minivan drove into the front of the business Dec. 5.

Pedestrian hurt when van crashes into Langley business

A pedestrian was taken for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries in a low-speed crash.

Oxygen Yoga Willoughby posted a closure notice and photos on its Facebook page after a minivan drove into the front of the business Dec. 5.
Each year the Langley Centennial Museum hosts the popular Pioneer Christmas.Double Exposure Photography

Pioneer Christmas at Langley museum a step back in time

Families can sign up for a morning or afternoon session on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Each year the Langley Centennial Museum hosts the popular Pioneer Christmas.Double Exposure Photography
The Espressivo holiday concert is Wednesday, Dec. 5. (School photo)

Langley high school students take to the stage for original plays and music

D.W. Poppy Secondary has student plays and a holiday concert.

The Espressivo holiday concert is Wednesday, Dec. 5. (School photo)
Langley City has had to replace Christmas lights in the downtown more than once this holiday season due to vandalism. Geoff Mallory, the City’s manager of parks, said the lights in front of the Douglas Recreation Centre and in the area of Glover Road have been targetted. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)

Langley City staff work hard to thwart Christmas light vandals

The City has seen its Christmas lights cut multiple times in the downtown core in recent weeks.

Langley City has had to replace Christmas lights in the downtown more than once this holiday season due to vandalism. Geoff Mallory, the City’s manager of parks, said the lights in front of the Douglas Recreation Centre and in the area of Glover Road have been targetted. (Heather Colpitts/Black Press)
Langley played Prince George in the opening day of the Gil Martin Memorial Tournament at the Langley Sportsplex on Nov. 9. (Kieran O’Connor/Black Press)

Visiting peewee teams square off in Langley tournament final

Tournament action paused on Nov. 11 for a moment of silence for Remembrance Day.

Langley played Prince George in the opening day of the Gil Martin Memorial Tournament at the Langley Sportsplex on Nov. 9. (Kieran O’Connor/Black Press)
Beyond Fibre, the annual show and sale by the Langley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild, includes demonstrations as well as items for sale from raw materials to finished pieces. (Langley Advance files)

Langley’s most tactile show is Friday and Saturday

The Langley Weavers' and Spinners' Guild show is in West Langley Hall.

Beyond Fibre, the annual show and sale by the Langley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild, includes demonstrations as well as items for sale from raw materials to finished pieces. (Langley Advance files)
Tony Ward and Sindy Jeffrey ran in the municipal elections. (Roxanne Hooper/Black Press)

ELECTION: Langley School Board a mix of incumbents and newcomers

Seven people were elected to oversee the public schools of Langley.

Tony Ward and Sindy Jeffrey ran in the municipal elections. (Roxanne Hooper/Black Press)
Wilma McEwan is running a poppy sales campaign in Langley even though her Branch 21 closed in the spring. The campaign will be based at 20681 56th Ave. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Langley has no legion branch but will have poppy sales

A special poppy campaign starts later this month and needs volunteers.

Wilma McEwan is running a poppy sales campaign in Langley even though her Branch 21 closed in the spring. The campaign will be based at 20681 56th Ave. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Langley Township public works crews were out Thursday cleaning up construction debris left along rural roads. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Long distance dump mars rural Langley

Construction debris had to be cleaned up along several kilometres of Township roads.

Langley Township public works crews were out Thursday cleaning up construction debris left along rural roads. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
The Willoughby Residents’ Association hosted an all-candidate forum Thursday evening with tightly timed segments and a volunteer holding up a yellow flag to show candidates they were at their time limit.

Community group’s all-candidate meeting challenged Langley Township hopefuls

The event was focused on the issues affecting the community's fastest growing neighbourhood.

The Willoughby Residents’ Association hosted an all-candidate forum Thursday evening with tightly timed segments and a volunteer holding up a yellow flag to show candidates they were at their time limit.
CN Rail Police Constables Kristina Shamper and Rececca Raaber show the template used to spraypaint safety warnings on sidewalks near rail tracks. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Spray paint helps spread rail safety message in Langley

Rail Safety Week capped off with a presentation Fort Langley, including a painted sidewalk warning.

CN Rail Police Constables Kristina Shamper and Rececca Raaber show the template used to spraypaint safety warnings on sidewalks near rail tracks. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)