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

Fundraiser aids families of Langley mountaineers killed by avalanche

Climbers lost their lives in May near Squamish

Jul 24, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

Extremist group used public hall in Langley for 'comedy' tour

Mayor says Township will investigate how rental happened

Jul 23, 2024 4:01 PM Read more >

How 'Mr. Big' sting ensnared convicted Langley killer

A months-long sting led to a killer confessing on tape to police

Jul 16, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing Langley man has been found

He may have been seen at the Osoyoos border crossing

Jul 11, 2024 1:04 PM Read more >

Langley killer's deportation was deferred by instability in Haiti

Regis faces prison sentence of between 10 and 19 years

Jun 19, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Housing hard to find for Langley senior and Elvis-loving cockatoo

Diane Miller and Rocky can’t find a permanent place to live amid the housing crisis

Jun 5, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Police stripped Langley home for evidence in homicide investigation

Court hears toilets dismantled, baseboards removed, linoleum sliced up

May 30, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

DNA, undercover evidence detailed as Langley manslaughter trial begins

Obnes Regis accused of manslaughter in death of his wife, Naomi Onotera

May 28, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Dead B.C. woman’s family hoping for ‘strong sentence’ from husband’s trial

Proceedings against Langley’s Obnes Regis started Monday, May 27 in New Westminister

May 28, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

No prison time for TWU security guard convicted of manslaughter

Hutchison will serve 18 month conditional sentence

May 22, 2024 12:28 PM Read more >

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