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Matthew Claxton

Matthew Claxton

I am a CCNA- and BCYCNA-award winning reporter. Raised in Langley, I have covered the news here for most of my 20-year career, with a focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.

Phone
604-994-1054
Email
matthew.claxton@langleyadvancetimes.com

Recent Work by Matthew

Langley shelter wants to find dogs homes for Christmas

Langley shelter wants to find dogs homes for Christmas

LAPS has some long-term canine tenants who are looking for their humans
B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

Jacob Cook to spend six more years in prison for manslaughter
Langley neighbourhood plans on hold in light of B.C.s new housing rules

Langley neighbourhood plans on hold in light of B.C.s new housing rules

Council may ditch plans for 3 communities as Bill 44 changes density rules
B.C. seniors facing housing crunch, risk homelessness

B.C. seniors facing housing crunch, risk homelessness

Langley’s Paul Zwingé is one of many seniors facing an enforced move soon
Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Report said weather, pilot health, and mechanical issues largely ruled out
Langley robbery suspects arrested after heist of safe

Langley robbery suspects arrested after heist of safe

Police say staff assaulted during Aldergrove stick-up
Surrey RCMP warn public about violent sex criminal

Surrey RCMP warn public about violent sex criminal

Brian Abrosimo is to live in a halfway house in Surrey – is banned from Langley, Abbotsford
One wounded in Langley shooting

One wounded in Langley shooting

Police are asking for tips and dash cam footage
Fast bus lines announced in Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, White Rock, Burnaby

Fast bus lines announced in Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, White Rock, Burnaby

New routes will have dedicated lanes, pre-payed boarding, rail-style stations
Building under construction collapses onto Langley car dealership

Building under construction collapses onto Langley car dealership

Wall tumbled during Saturday-morning windstorm that struck South Coast