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

LAPS has some long-term canine tenants who are looking for their humans

Dec 7, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

Jacob Cook to spend six more years in prison for manslaughter

Dec 6, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

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

Dec 6, 2023 4:13 PM Read more >

B.C. seniors facing housing crunch, risk homelessness

Langley’s Paul Zwingé is one of many seniors facing an enforced move soon

Dec 6, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Low approach cause of fiery crash at Langley Airport: TSB

Report said weather, pilot health, and mechanical issues largely ruled out

Nov 30, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Langley robbery suspects arrested after heist of safe

Police say staff assaulted during Aldergrove stick-up

Nov 30, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Surrey RCMP warn public about violent sex criminal

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

Nov 23, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

One wounded in Langley shooting

Police are asking for tips and dash cam footage

Nov 21, 2023 9:20 AM Read more >

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

New routes will have dedicated lanes, pre-payed boarding, rail-style stations

Nov 16, 2023 12:40 PM Read more >

Building under construction collapses onto Langley car dealership

Wall tumbled during Saturday-morning windstorm that struck South Coast

Nov 13, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >