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Brent Charpentier ditched this stolen bike at the entrance of Willowbrook mall in October 2016 after jumping the border. He was arrested in a van a short time later. On Monday, March 5, he pleaded guilty and will be sentenced March 28. Langley Times file photo

Motorcycle thief who fled into Willowbrook mall pleads guilty

Brent Charpentier entered plea on first day of trial

Brent Charpentier ditched this stolen bike at the entrance of Willowbrook mall in October 2016 after jumping the border. He was arrested in a van a short time later. On Monday, March 5, he pleaded guilty and will be sentenced March 28. Langley Times file photo
A scam using the crptocurrency Bitcoin has hit Langley residents hard. The latest victims are out $15,000 after an aggressive caller threatened them with arrest if they didn't deposit Bitcoin.

Two Langley residents out $15K in Bitcoin phone scam

The caller threatens arrest if victim doesn't deposit Bitcoin

A scam using the crptocurrency Bitcoin has hit Langley residents hard. The latest victims are out $15,000 after an aggressive caller threatened them with arrest if they didn't deposit Bitcoin.
A small fire was set outside a shed behind the Langley Playhouse Sunday night. A homeless person was briefly taken into custody. There was no damage to any buildings. Google image

One taken into custody following small fire behind Langley Playhouse

Homeless person briefly arrested after lighting papers on fire Sunday night

A small fire was set outside a shed behind the Langley Playhouse Sunday night. A homeless person was briefly taken into custody. There was no damage to any buildings. Google image
Avery Levely-Flescher (left) and Brandy Petrie (right) were the victims in a Sept. 1, 2017 shooting in Langley.Travis MacPhail, 21, of Aldergrove was charged.

Aldergrove man charged in double murder appears in court

Travis MacPhail's preliminary hearing set for October

Avery Levely-Flescher (left) and Brandy Petrie (right) were the victims in a Sept. 1, 2017 shooting in Langley.Travis MacPhail, 21, of Aldergrove was charged.
As one of the largest employers in Langley, the school district is seeking clarity on what the new health tax means for education. At Tuesday’s meeting, the school board approved a $242 million budget for 2017/2018. File photo

Langley School District seeks clarity on new health care payroll tax

As one of the largest employers in Langley, district 'concerned' as school board approves budget

As one of the largest employers in Langley, the school district is seeking clarity on what the new health tax means for education. At Tuesday’s meeting, the school board approved a $242 million budget for 2017/2018. File photo
A post on social media by a Langley teenager has caused quite a stir for RCMP and the Langley School District, prompting a letter home to parents. The police say schools are not in any danger.

Post on social media causes fear in Langley parents, students

RCMP say there is no threat or danger and have spoken to youth who caused the situation

A post on social media by a Langley teenager has caused quite a stir for RCMP and the Langley School District, prompting a letter home to parents. The police say schools are not in any danger.
Some powerful firearms and ammunition for each were taken from a north Langley home on Feb. 27.

Powerful firearms and ammo stolen from north Langley home

A semi-automatic and pump action shotgun among rifles stolen in Feb. 27 break-in

Some powerful firearms and ammunition for each were taken from a north Langley home on Feb. 27.
Lampliter Cafe thrived for decades on Glover Road in Fort Langley. It is now closed and its windows are boarded up. Beside it, the cottage has also been emptied and plywood placed on the windows. Developer Eric Woodward has shuttered several older businesses and homes he owns after reaching an impasse with the Township. Submitted photo

Buildings boarded up in impasse over development

Developer criticized for chopping trees and leaving buildings sitting empty in Fort Langley

Lampliter Cafe thrived for decades on Glover Road in Fort Langley. It is now closed and its windows are boarded up. Beside it, the cottage has also been emptied and plywood placed on the windows. Developer Eric Woodward has shuttered several older businesses and homes he owns after reaching an impasse with the Township. Submitted photo
Gas at the Super Save Gas on Langley Bypass and 56 Avenue is at $1.19 where staff are directing traffic to line up for the cheap fuel.

Langley benefits from gas war

Drivers line up at Super Save Gas on Langley Bypass for $1.19 gas

Gas at the Super Save Gas on Langley Bypass and 56 Avenue is at $1.19 where staff are directing traffic to line up for the cheap fuel.
Township council won’t allow the Shark’s Club liquor store to move to Thunderbird shopping centre despite multiple pleas by the owner. No reason has been given but liquor license laws make it so municipalities must give approval. Google Maps image

Shark Club liquor store can’t move, says Township council

Owner of Walnut Grove store says current location not viable, wants to move to Thunderbird centre

Township council won’t allow the Shark’s Club liquor store to move to Thunderbird shopping centre despite multiple pleas by the owner. No reason has been given but liquor license laws make it so municipalities must give approval. Google Maps image
Langley RCMP say a home invasion on Feb. 10 in South Langley saw possibly four armed men force their way in and steal many things from acreage property.

Armed intruders force way into south Langley home

Four men spent an hour stealing items and then fleeing in family Acura

Langley RCMP say a home invasion on Feb. 10 in South Langley saw possibly four armed men force their way in and steal many things from acreage property.
Dump truck and car collide, causing the dump truck to spill its load of wood chips on Tuesday morning's commute. Dan Ferguson/Langley Times.

VIDEO: Dump truck and small car collide on 200 Street interchange

Truck spills its load on the northbound lanes of the overpass, traffic snarled

Dump truck and car collide, causing the dump truck to spill its load of wood chips on Tuesday morning's commute. Dan Ferguson/Langley Times.
After two years of working in downtown Langley, RCMP Cpl. Steve McKeddie is handing over his duties as Langley City Community Liaison Officer to Const. Lisa Cormier who will be based out of the City CPO.

Langley City CPO plays larger policing role

But new Community Liaison Officer says she still has time to get to know residents and businesses

After two years of working in downtown Langley, RCMP Cpl. Steve McKeddie is handing over his duties as Langley City Community Liaison Officer to Const. Lisa Cormier who will be based out of the City CPO.
After 32 years, Jim’s Pizza Fort Langley owners Emma Weslowsky (in purple) and Allan (right folding arms) have had to move locations but are making new friends at their Walnut Grove eatery located at #10-20349 88 Ave. Same great pizza, same staff pictured here in their new digs. Submitted picture

After 32 years, Jim’s Pizza Fort Langley has moved

Glover Road building boarded up, but same great pizza and staff moved to Walnut Grove

After 32 years, Jim’s Pizza Fort Langley owners Emma Weslowsky (in purple) and Allan (right folding arms) have had to move locations but are making new friends at their Walnut Grove eatery located at #10-20349 88 Ave. Same great pizza, same staff pictured here in their new digs. Submitted picture
Grieving mom Angela Ramos, (right) holds a picture of her daughter Lidia who died in a car crash on a logging road in Mission on March 5, 2016. A 23-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

Charges laid in 2016 Mission crash that killed Langley teenager

Lidia Ramos died when the car she was riding in slipped off a logging road in heavy rain

Grieving mom Angela Ramos, (right) holds a picture of her daughter Lidia who died in a car crash on a logging road in Mission on March 5, 2016. A 23-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
This man is accused of breaking into a vehicle in an underground parking lot in Langley City Jan. 12.

Langley police release suspect photos

Alleged criminals caught on camera

This man is accused of breaking into a vehicle in an underground parking lot in Langley City Jan. 12.
Two Township fire trucks trying to block an icy hill ending up sliding down themselves and crashing into each other on 76 Avenue in Willoughby Thursday morning.

Two Langley fire trucks collide on black ice

The fire trucks were being used to block vehicles from icy hill when they started sliding

Two Township fire trucks trying to block an icy hill ending up sliding down themselves and crashing into each other on 76 Avenue in Willoughby Thursday morning.
McBurney Plaza has become a gathering place for shows and events in downtown Langley.

Have you dreamed of opening your own store?

Downtown Langley Business Association holds $100K contest for B.C. entrepreneurs

McBurney Plaza has become a gathering place for shows and events in downtown Langley.
Currently, widening of 208 Street is being done in sections, as new developments come through. Such is the case on 208 Street near 80 Avenue, where a portion of the road is being prepared for paving. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times

Widening 208 Street will be studied again by Township council

Two-lane road too congested to leave up to developers to fix - says Coun. Petrina Arnason

Currently, widening of 208 Street is being done in sections, as new developments come through. Such is the case on 208 Street near 80 Avenue, where a portion of the road is being prepared for paving. Miranda Gathercole Langley Times
Crime Stoppers Metro Vancouver had banner year in 2017 resulting in 5,000 tips and 169 arrests.

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers received the most tips in its history

More than 5,000 tips led to 169 arrests and recovery of $9m in crime proceeds

Crime Stoppers Metro Vancouver had banner year in 2017 resulting in 5,000 tips and 169 arrests.