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A #LangleyBC man and his friends were over the moon last spring when they uncovered a nurse’s medal in an old farm field in #Chilliwack. Now they are hoping to put that piece of history from almost a century ago back into the hands of a surviving family member.

When she first saw the display on the wall of her school, a Black student at #LangleyBC’s R.E.Mountain school was moved to tears. I’ve never felt so seen,

#LangleyCity will need thousands of new, affordable residential units to accommodate expected demand by 2024, according to a consultant’s report prepared for the City.

For the second time in less than five months, #Abbotsford’s Grand River Foods has been closed due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases.

A #Victoria councillor is apologizing to constituents for travelling over the holidays, despite COVID-19 health orders. He is one of two Greater Victoria municipal councillors who travelled outside of the country during the holiday season.

A group of students at #WalnutGrove Secondary, as part of the engineering club, worked to build a plastic processing machine with a goal of repurposing plastic bottles and containers into long term products.

A #langleybc seniors food program and seniors complex firm deliver goodies to many

The most popular toy this Christmas is small, green and very cute, according to Matthew Purdy, owner of Toy Traders in Langley. This season, puzzles and other games are big, too.

A White Rock father who filed suit against the provincial government last fall for its COVID-19 back-to-school plan has now launched an online effort to compile critical data that we all have a right to know about and responsibility to share, when it comes to preventing spread of the virus.

Teens from Langley Secondary and Brookswood Secondary organize blood drive #langleybc #langleyschools

‘We did take the education and awareness approach and the violation has continued’ - #RCMP #chilliwack

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Once holiday lights are dropped off at a recycling location, they’re transported to authorized recyclers for processingright here in Canadawhere they’re separated into component parts (metal, glass, plastic) so the materials can be repurposed into new products.

Dressed in authentic uniform and riding as a gunner on a Second World War Lynx armoured scout car the White Rock councillor and Earl Marriott Secondary teacher travelled back in time for a movie shoot in Aldergrove early in November.

At a time when tenants are being asked to shelter in place to help flatten the curve, the provincial government must step up to ensure that we can effectively do so without worry of eviction.

The COVID-19 outbreak at Tabor Home in Abbotsford has now resulted in a total of 124 cases and eight deaths.

NEW: B.C.’s ban on private gatherings in the Lower Mainland has been extended province-wide and will continue for another two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says.

All indoor group fitness studios in the province must shut down until updated guidance can be worked out, according to updated orders issued by the B.C. government today (Tuesday).

Fast-forward six weeks, we’re going to be seeing waves pretty substantially rising, if not cresting.

NEW: During today's news conference, Dr. Henry said that there are 6,929 active confirmed cases across B.C. Of those, 217 are in hospital, 59 of whom are in critical care.

BREAKING: B.C. will now require masks in public indoor and retail spaces, following months of calls for such a mandate.

#ELECTION: To help voters make their choice on election day, the Langley Advance Times is asking local candidates a series of questions on issues of importance. Read more about Andrew Mercier, NDP candidate in Langley . #BCIndependent #ElectionLangley #BCelxn2020 #Langley #LangleyBC

Should #BC move ahead on its own or work with western U.S. states?

Former #LangleyBC condo developer Mark Chandler has entered a guilty plea to a single charge of wire fraud in a #California courtroom. He was facing six charges, all linked to the Hill Street project.

Former Township councillor Grant Ward has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.

If $200,000 in $20 bills wrapped in elastic bands was dropped off to somebody in a parking lot outside the casino and tendered at the cash cage, would that be a sufficiently suspicious transaction to warrant intervention? asked Patrick McGowan, senior counsel for the inquiry commission.

OPINION: Have fun but be safe for Halloween. #Langley

Doesn’t mean ‘your child has been exposed,’ district says

Which pool will open next in Langley Township? Council considers November opening for W.C. Blair, but asks about costs of switching to Walnut Grove's as well.

Victims of a B.C. social worker who harmed them to bilk government could receive compensation. https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com//court-approves-money/

NEW: A total of 358 more British Columbians have tested positive for #COVID19 since Friday, here are the numbers broken down from the weekend.

Queen of Oak Bay delayed by about 45 minutes Saturday morning

A five-year-old #Canadian girl stuck inside #Syria after her family was killed in an airstrike is being allowed to leave the country.

NEW: One of the most recent deaths related to the ongoing pandemic in B.C. has been linked to a 10-person birthday party, said Dr. Henry, who is speaking from Surrey the city seeing the highest number of COVID transmissions.

Mary Polak is the Liberal candidate in the Langley riding

A $6 million plan to create three miniature water treatment plants could restore clean local water to #Murrayville and #Brookswood residents. . . . .... . . #Langley #LangleyBC #LangleyCouncil #LangleyTownship #TownshipCouncil See more

Have you shared your feedback? You have until Tuesday to complete the Township's survey.

At a campaign event today, Andrew #Wilkinson announced that the Massey bridge project would be part of an $8 billion infrastructure package to help #BC’s economy recover from the #COVID19 pandemic. . . . .... . . #ElectionLangley #BCvotes2020 #BCelxn2020 #BCelection #BCelection2020 #LangleyBC #Langley #ElectionsBC #vote #BCNDP #BCLiberals See more

The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest continues Enter here: https://buff.ly/3hAkaNe Submit your best fall adventures, scenic landscapes, portraits, and more for a chance to win a trip to see the northern lights in Yukon, a luxurious Okanagan getaway at O'Rourke's Peak Cellars, and an overnight whitewater rafting trip courtesy of Kumsheen Rafting Resort.

I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M., #Trump tweeted. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of #Covid. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!

Trio from Surrey, Abbotsford and Langley arrested in Chilliwack

Mark Chandler, of the ill-fated Murrayville House condo project, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the United States related to a different real estate project.

JUST IN: #FraserHealth has closed #Delta #Hospital to admissions nearly three weeks after declaring a #COVID19 outbreak at the facility.

Dessert Advisor website analyzed monthly Google searches

Some great designs by Grade 4 & 5 students at RC Garnett Elementary! . #LangleySchools

#LangleyTownship could extend the expansion of outdoor seating at local pubs and restaurants for a full year. What do you think? . . . .... . #LangleyBC #Langley #LangleyCouncil #outdoorpatio #COVID19 See more

If Trump stays in office, #Canada will continue to measure its environmental regulations against competition in the U.S. facing less regulation.

Gabriel Klein was convicted in March of the second-degree murder of Reimer and the aggravated assault of her 14-year-old friend.

How is your family in #LangleyBC celebrating #Halloween this year during the #COVID19 pandemic? Here are some tips from the #BCCDC.

#WATCH: Less than one month until #ElectionDay, #Trump was eager to project strength despite his illness. The still-infectious president surprised supporters who had gathered outside the hospital, driving by in a black SUV with the windows rolled up.

Both party announcements pledge to keep #seniors in their homes for longer, while the Liberals also added a plan to improve long-term care homes to its election platform. . . . .... . . #ElectionLangley #BCvotes2020 #BCelxn2020 #BCelection #BCelection2020 #LangleyBC #Langley #ElectionsBC #vote #BCNDP #BCLiberals See more

The Sept. 17 rollout of StrongerBC was widely seen as a pre-election event, and four days later #BCNDP leader John Horgan made that official. . #ElectionLangley

More than three years after a deer in Prince Rupert gained celebrity status for getting a hammock caught between its antlers, another deer is turning heads locally this time involving a bright, pink yoga ball.

UPDATE: Homicide investigators confirmed the individuals involved in the Maple Ridge stabbing last night were immediate family members. Read more: https://bit.ly/31WAySP

If you requested a voting package before Oct. 2 here's what you need to know. . . . .... . . #ElectionLangley #BCvotes2020 #BCelxn2020 #BCelection #BCelection2020 #LangleyBC #Langley #ElectionsBC #vote See more

#Canadians forced to miss work because of #COVID19 can start applying for financial support from the federal government today. It is expected that 700,000 Canadians will apply for the caregiver benefit and 4.4 million for sick leave.

Today marks the wrap to Newspaper Week across Canada. For almost 90 years now, the Langley Advance Times has been your local media source. We want to thank you for your ongoing support and readership.

A free coffee or tea on the house to thank our local teachers on this #WorldTeachersDay

Happy #WorldTeachersDay thanks to all the teachers in our community for the work you do! Give a shout out to a #LangleyBC teacher in the comments or email [email protected]

Local Taiwanese community steps up in #Langley.

There are many ways that COVID-19 is making us stronger and not just building our immunity, writes TWU prof.

#Langley university introduces a new scholarship initiative that supports future brewers