Table of Contents
The best way to help The Langley Union grow is simple: share this newsletter. Forward it to a friend, mention it to your family, or post it on social media and encourage others to subscribe.
Happy Festivus, friends!
We wake up to overcast skies and rain this morning (what else is new), with temperatures hovering around 5°C as our community heads into the final stretch before Christmas.
The Gateway of Hope's Salvation Army kettle campaign inches toward its fundraising goal with just days left before Christmas, while the province takes legal action against a trucking company following a Delta overpass collision.
Further afield, an investigation reveals Trans Mountain pipeline's reported profits may be an accounting trick, BC Ferries canceled multiple sailings due to fierce winds disrupting holiday travel, and Edmonton's Indigenous seniors transformed a city bus into a moving celebration of their culture.
This post is the last roundup of 2025, wrapping up a year of stories that deeply mattered to our community. The Langley Union will return with our next roundup on January 5, 2026.
Until then, happy holidays!
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign for Gateway of Hope Has Nearly Reached Fundraising Goal
Gateway of Hope is one of the biggest safety nets for our community
With just three days remaining until Christmas, Langley's Gateway of Hope is inching closer to meeting its fundraising target through the annual Salvation Army kettle campaign.
The campaign supports crucial services provided by the Gateway of Hope, which serves some of the community's most vulnerable residents.
Volunteers and bell ringers have been stationed at locations throughout Langley, encouraging last-minute shoppers to contribute to the cause. The final stretch of the campaign is critical, as the organization relies heavily on these donations to fund year-round programs and services.
Local organizers remain optimistic that the community will help push them over the finish line in these crucial final days.
Province Takes Legal Action Against Trucking Company Following Delta Overpass Collision
CBC News coverage of the collision | Video from December 28, 2023
The provincial government has filed a lawsuit against both a trucking company and its driver responsible for striking a Delta overpass, a move that's receiving praise from Langley's trucking industry.
The incident, which was captured on video, caused significant damage to provincial infrastructure and raised serious safety concerns about load height compliance.
A Langley-based trucking association has publicly welcomed the legal action, seeing it as an important step in holding negligent operators accountable. The lawsuit seeks to recover costs associated with repairs and traffic disruptions caused by the collision.
Industry insiders hope the case will serve as a deterrent and reinforce the importance of proper load measurements and route planning among commercial carriers.
Holiday Travel Chaos as High Winds Force BC Ferries to Cancel Vancouver Island Routes
Mother Nature threw a wrench into holiday travel plans on Monday, December 22, as fierce winds and rough seas forced BC Ferries to cancel multiple sailings between Vancouver Island and the mainland.
The weather-related disruptions couldn't have come at a worse time, with many families attempting to reunite for the Christmas holiday.
High winds created dangerous wave conditions that made it unsafe for vessels to navigate the typically busy routes connecting Victoria and Vancouver. Stranded passengers faced difficult decisions about whether to wait out the weather or make alternative arrangements, with hotels near ferry terminals quickly filling up.
BC Ferries officials worked to keep travelers informed about changing conditions, though the unpredictable weather made it challenging to provide firm timelines for service resumption.
Trans Mountain Pipeline's Profits May Be an Accounting Trick
An investigation by The Tyee reveals that while Trans Mountain pipeline may look profitable on paper, that is only because billions in debt were moved to a shell company.
When all costs are included, the pipeline lost around $166 million in the first half of 2025, even as CEO Mark Maki told Canadians that taxpayers were "reaping the benefits."
Meanwhile, oil companies are fighting to cut their fees by $545 million per year, which could force taxpayers to cover an additional $11 billion in costs on top of a project that ballooned from $5 billion to $34.2 billion.
The apparent success story of Canada's pipeline gamble may be more accounting illusion than economic reality.
Indigenous Seniors Design Edmonton Bus to Celebrate Their Community
Edmonton's Indigenous seniors turned a city bus into a moving celebration of their culture and experiences.
The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre worked with city transit staff to create a bus wrap featuring symbols like teepees and fires that represent their summer gatherings and the warmth of community connection.
The design process took months of respectful conversations where seniors shared what it means to be Indigenous elders in the city, often feeling invisible in urban spaces.
Now the decorated bus travels Edmonton's routes as a rolling advocate for Indigenous seniors, making their stories and needs visible to everyone who sees it.
Trade Tensions on the Horizon: What Trump Might Demand in 2026 CUSMA Review
A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is set to kick into high gear next year, and President Donald Trump is already signaling he has changes in mind.
The continental trade pact, which replaced NAFTA, contains a provision requiring the three nations to review and potentially renegotiate terms in 2026.
Trump's continued hawkish stance on trade deals suggests Canada and Mexico may face significant pressure to make concessions.
anadian officials and business leaders are already preparing strategies to defend key provisions while identifying areas where compromise might be possible. The upcoming negotiations could have far-reaching implications for industries across all three countries, from agriculture to automotive manufacturing.
Economic analysts warn that uncertainty surrounding the review could impact business investment decisions in the months leading up to formal talks.
Canucks Stumble in Philadelphia as Grebenkin Powers Flyers to 5-2 Victory
The Vancouver Canucks' surprisingly successful road trip hit a rough patch in Philadelphia, where they fell 5-2 to the Flyers in a game that was never really close.
Nikita Grebenkin was the star for Philadelphia, tallying two points in a dominant performance that showcased the Flyers' offensive firepower.
The Canucks struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, unable to generate consistent pressure against a Flyers team that controlled play for long stretches. Defensive breakdowns proved costly for the B.C. squad, who will need to regroup quickly with limited practice time.
The team now turns its attention to their next home game on December 27, when they'll host the San Jose Sharks and look to bounce back in front of their fans at Rogers Arena.
People who are actively employed now make up nearly one in five food bank visits across Canada, more than people reporting no income at all.
The Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford serves over 6,200 people each month (including 38% children) and needs to raise $1.3 million before year's end to keep providing nutritious food hampers to neighbours who've exhausted every other option.
Please donate to ensure no family in our community goes hungry this winter.
What did you think of this story?
Take our quick 2-minute survey to let us know how we're doing and what topics you'd like to see The Langley Union cover next.