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

Eight loaded guns seized in Langley RCMP raid

Eight guns, four replicas, ammo, and suspected drugs found during RCMP raid

Jun 12, 2025 11:41 AM Read more >

Stolen car nabbed on Highway 1 by Langley RCMP

Suspect was taken into custody without incident, police say

Jun 12, 2025 10:34 AM Read more >

FIRST PERSON: Riding the Valley GranFondo

What's it like to ride 129km in one day?

Jun 10, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

Arson alleged in fire that gutted Langley barn

Suspect in custody after police incident north of Walnut Grove

Jun 9, 2025 2:44 PM Read more >

Man charged with gun crimes linked to lethal Langley shooting

Two men shot, one killed in September incident

Jun 4, 2025 3:24 PM Read more >

Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor

The new law means a byelection and a new Township councillor in Langley

May 27, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

Charges laid in hit and run that injured Langley Mountie

Young man was arrested almost nine months ago after the incident

May 21, 2025 1:55 PM Read more >

Suspect charged in truck ramming of Langley RCMP and wild chase

Suspect charged with assaulting a peace officer and dangerous driving

May 20, 2025 1:48 PM Read more >

Two rushed to hospital after stabbing in Langley City

One in custody after attack on 56 Avenue

May 15, 2025 9:53 AM Read more >

Landmark B.C. court case seeks to make municipal development fee 'null and void'

If successful, Langley court petition could upend revenue collection by many B.C. cities

May 13, 2025 8:16 AM Read more >

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