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Citizens' Assembly to Langley City: Stop Letting People Fall Through the Cracks
Langley City's Citizens' Assembly has proposed an Advocacy and Service Navigation Framework to end the cycle of fragmented services and missed referrals. Trained navigators would give residents a single point of contact for housing, health, and safety support....
Langley's MPs Back the Iran War. Do You?
Canada must not join Trump and Netanyahu's war on Iran. With 165 schoolgirls dead in Minab, toxic oil fires choking Tehran, and Langley's MPs in a party backing the war, it's time to call your representatives and demand zero military involvement....
Two of Langley's MLAs Voted to Gut Human Rights Law. We Deserve Better.
Two of Langley's three Conservative MLAs voted to advance a bill repealing the entire BC Human Rights Code. The third was absent without explanation. They call it procedural courtesy, but they blocked other far-right bills before. So why not this one?...
The US Launched a War. Langley Will Feel It.
The US and Israel launched a massive war on Iran Saturday morning. A girls' school was bombed, killing dozens of children. Here's how this affects Langley residents and what you can do right now, from filling your gas tank to cutting ties with the tech companies powering the war machine....
What Minneapolis Teaches Langley About Fighting Back
Minneapolis has been fighting back against a federal immigration crackdown — and winning lessons worth learning. Here's what Langley needs to know about community defense, Resilient Neighbourhood Networks, and why naming MAGA out loud still matters....
The Wild West on Langley's Sidewalks Has to End
Langley City Council is calling on the province to create clear rules for e-scooters, electric wheelchairs, and mobility devices. The goal: get them off crowded sidewalks and onto bike lanes before someone gets hurt. The current rules are decades out of date....
Langley City Citizens Assembly's Resilient Neighbourhood Networks Plan to Build Safety From the Ground Up
Langley City's Citizens' Assembly has endorsed Resilient Neighbourhood Networks, a community-led safety model built on trust, skills, and connection. Here's what they are, why the research supports them, and how you can get involved before March 13....
Canada Has Laws to Punish Epstein's Enablers. So Why Wait?
Tens of millions of Epstein files reveal powerful enablers who faced no consequences. This morning, former Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct. Canada has a law to sanction child trafficking facilitators. We've used it 1,038 times but never for Epstein. Why?...
Inside Langley City's Citizens' Assembly Experiment
Langley City's Citizens' Assembly brought together 29 randomly selected residents to deliberate on community safety and wellbeing. Their work, touching 3,200+ community members, produced seven consensus recommendations now before council....
MP Jansen Packs Church to Defend Legal Loophole for Hate Crimes
Conservative MP Tamara Jansen rallied 600 people at a Cloverdale church to oppose Bill C-9, defending a "good faith" religious exemption that has never once succeeded in Canadian court. Meanwhile, hate crimes against LGBTQ+ Canadians have surged 388% since 2016....
City contracts LAPS for animal control as War of the Langleys continues
Langley City strikes deal with LAPS for animal control but uses commercial kennels instead of Patti Dale shelter. Township Mayor Woodward criticizes the move despite his municipality creating the situation by terminating LAPS's contract and restricting shelter access....
Bus Rapid Transit Is Coming to Langley. Here's What You Need to Know.
TransLink is moving forward with Bus Rapid Transit on 200th Street, connecting Langley Township to Maple Ridge. The project promises 40% faster travel times in dedicated bus lanes. Public feedback sessions are happening now through January 31....
BC Assessment Values Drop Across Langley This Year
Langley homeowners are receiving 2026 property assessment notices showing declining values. Single-family homes in the Township dropped 3% to $1,406,000, while City homes fell 8% to $1,207,000. New homeowners need to understand what assessments mean and the February 2 appeal deadline....
Langley and Beyond: Seven Trends to Watch in 2026
As we enter 2026, working families across Langley face a shifted political landscape. From federal sovereignty battles to local debt crises, from attacks on Indigenous rights to energy policy contradictions, 2025 revealed fault lines that will define the year ahead. Here are seven trends to watch....
Langley City's Smart Bet on Public Consensus for Major Infrastructure
Langley City Council is making a calculated move with Invest Langley City. By putting aquatic centre and performing arts centre decisions directly to residents through ballot questions, they're turning potential political liabilities into democratic legitimacy and community-backed infrastructure....