Roxanne Hooper

For Langley’s Chad Costello, participating in the games was an “absolute blast! It was everything I imagined and so much more.” (Canadian Transplant Games photos)

Langley transplant recipient earns silver in three sports

Living life to its fullest with his new kidney, Chad Costello competes in Canadian Transplant Games.

For Langley’s Chad Costello, participating in the games was an “absolute blast! It was everything I imagined and so much more.” (Canadian Transplant Games photos)
They call him the Uke Man. Even in retirement, he’s living and loving life travelling the world with the ukulele grasped in one hand and his wife’s hand in the other. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Retirement spells bliss for long-time Langley Uke Man

Peter Luongo is travelling the world teaching and performing his ukulele.

They call him the Uke Man. Even in retirement, he’s living and loving life travelling the world with the ukulele grasped in one hand and his wife’s hand in the other. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)
Fort Langley sculptor Elaine Brewer-White is helping incorporate the art in the new Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival. (Special to the Langley Advance)

Fort Langley artist weaves art walk and auction into new jazz fest

Inaugural event is about more than music, it's about celebrating all the arts in the village.

Fort Langley sculptor Elaine Brewer-White is helping incorporate the art in the new Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival. (Special to the Langley Advance)
Brendan Budy took over as captain of the Langley Rivermen in his second season with the team, and is committed to playing hockey for the University of Denver. (Rivermen photo/Special to the Langley Advance)

Langley Rivermen contribute to strong year for the league

Numerous players are committed to playing college level, while others are signed to play pro.

Brendan Budy took over as captain of the Langley Rivermen in his second season with the team, and is committed to playing hockey for the University of Denver. (Rivermen photo/Special to the Langley Advance)
There were 75 people who turned out for the Langley Special Olympics walkathon and season-ending barbecue in Walnut Grove last weekend. (Christopher Lakusta/Special to the Langley Advance)

Langley Special Olympians give thanks to all the volunteers

A walkathon and end-of-season barbecue gave athletes a chance to show gratitude to all the helpers.

There were 75 people who turned out for the Langley Special Olympics walkathon and season-ending barbecue in Walnut Grove last weekend. (Christopher Lakusta/Special to the Langley Advance)
Norm Shaw raced his #60 spec Miata around the track at the Mission Raceway. (Brent Martin/martinsactionphotography.smugmug.com)

Langleyite races for the fun of it, not necessarily to win

At 70, retiree Norm Shaw still loves climbing behind the wheel to race his Miata.

Norm Shaw raced his #60 spec Miata around the track at the Mission Raceway. (Brent Martin/martinsactionphotography.smugmug.com)
VIDEO: Langley retiree leads small business charge against feds

VIDEO: Langley retiree leads small business charge against feds

Tamara Jansen announced support for businesses taking the federal government to court over "values."

VIDEO: Langley retiree leads small business charge against feds
Langley Community Music School students Charmaine Yang (left), Annis Lee, and Sabrina Juan are on their way to New Brunswick after their trio recently won a provincial competition. (Special to the Langley Advance)

Winning trio of Langley musicians bound for the Maritimes

Tuesday, three music school students will host a fundraising concert.

Langley Community Music School students Charmaine Yang (left), Annis Lee, and Sabrina Juan are on their way to New Brunswick after their trio recently won a provincial competition. (Special to the Langley Advance)
Jersey is a member of the turf care crew at Redwoods Golf Course. She comes to work with assistant course superintendent Cameron Watt, and is a huge fan of the sprinkler system. (Special to the Langley Advance)

VIDEO: What’s in Store – Langley golf course going to the dogs

In this week's business column, editor Roxanne Hooper talks about dogs, food - and much more.

Jersey is a member of the turf care crew at Redwoods Golf Course. She comes to work with assistant course superintendent Cameron Watt, and is a huge fan of the sprinkler system. (Special to the Langley Advance)
Angus Crookshank (Special to the Langley Advance)

Langley Rivermen picked to play with Ottawa Senators

Eighteen-year-old Angus Crookshank signed in Saturday's NHL entry draft.

Angus Crookshank (Special to the Langley Advance)
Second term sought for Langley school trustee

Second term sought for Langley school trustee

David Tod wants to be re-elected to the board of education when voters go to the polls in October.

Second term sought for Langley school trustee
Shane MacKichan/Special to the Langley Advance

UPDATE: Plane crashes in Langley farmer’s farm

No one was seriously injured when a single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing.

Shane MacKichan/Special to the Langley Advance
Langley curlers: 'Great' ambassadors of the sport

Langley curlers: ‘Great’ ambassadors of the sport

Several athletes who play out of Langley Curling Centre were lauded for efforts on and off the ice.

Langley curlers: 'Great' ambassadors of the sport
Speed bumps may reduce speeders in front of Langley school

Speed bumps may reduce speeders in front of Langley school

Traffic calming devices are suggested to slow down drivers around H.D. Stafford Middle School.

Speed bumps may reduce speeders in front of Langley school
James Hill

WATCH: Uke man James Hill back home to teach and play in McBurney

Canadian folk kicks off the summer music series in downtown Langley City.

James Hill
Ian Hampton, who has been a fixture at the Langley Community Music School for almost 40 years, is releasing a book. (J.L. Walters/Special to the Langley Advance)

Classical musician from Langley explains life in 35 pieces

Well-respected musician and Langley Community Music School teacher launches a book this Friday.

Ian Hampton, who has been a fixture at the Langley Community Music School for almost 40 years, is releasing a book. (J.L. Walters/Special to the Langley Advance)
Bobby Bruce has spent the past 20 years paying homage to Neil Diamond and his music with a tribute show that he is bringing to Langley next week. (Special to the Langley Advance)

Neil Diamond tribute comes to Fort Langley

Bobby Bruce bring his Nearly Neil show to the Chief Sepass Theatre.

Bobby Bruce has spent the past 20 years paying homage to Neil Diamond and his music with a tribute show that he is bringing to Langley next week. (Special to the Langley Advance)
VIDEO: Simple memorial pays homage to founder of Langley rodeo

VIDEO: Simple memorial pays homage to founder of Langley rodeo

Will Senger was remembered as one of the creators of Little Britches Rodeo, 53 years ago.

VIDEO: Simple memorial pays homage to founder of Langley rodeo
Ike Thiessen, his granddaughter Spencer, and his daughter Diane, were heading out for a Father’s Day feast, after the Langley senior finished the masters 100-metre dash at the Langley Mustangs track meet Sunday morning. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: 89-year-old runner celebrates Father’s Day on the track

Spectators were on their feet Sunday morning cheering Langley's Ike Thiessen across the finish line.

Ike Thiessen, his granddaughter Spencer, and his daughter Diane, were heading out for a Father’s Day feast, after the Langley senior finished the masters 100-metre dash at the Langley Mustangs track meet Sunday morning. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)
Langley and Abbotsford Olympians are playing host to the Lower Mainland regional championships this weekend. (Langley Advance files)

Lower Mainland’s best swimmers hit the water in Langley this weekend

Organizers anticipate more than 300 swimmers are signed up for a two-day meet in Walnut Grove.

Langley and Abbotsford Olympians are playing host to the Lower Mainland regional championships this weekend. (Langley Advance files)