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It's a grey, drizzly Friday in Langley with temperatures hovering around 10°C and showers expected to ease as the weekend rolls in.
In today's roundup: the Aldergrove Food Bank is meeting a growing need from its temporary home at St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, the Township opens its Outdoor Experience water park alongside a full summer recreation lineup, and B.C. and Ottawa quietly advance LNG Canada's Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat.
Researchers are also pushing for expanded forensic nursing services across the province, and on the pitch, Vancouver Rise FC head to Halifax while Vancouver FC host Cavalry at the Langley Events Centre this weekend.
Aldergrove Food Bank serves growing need from temporary location
The Aldergrove Food Bank is now operating out of St. Dunstan's Anglican Church after leaving its FreshCo mall location in April.
Manager Mary van Zuuk said about 90 families visit each week, down from 100, because some east-side clients can't afford the extra bus trip.
Board chair Bill Strain told reporter Saman Dara that demand keeps climbing, with seven to 10 new families added each week across Langley.
The rising cost of living continues to push more neighbours into food insecurity, even as volunteers serve hot soup and let clients pick their own groceries with dignity.
Township of Langley Opens Water Park Season, Announces Summer Recreation Lineup
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The Township of Langley's Outdoor Experience water park opened May 15, with sessions now bookable 10 days in advance for Township residents and 7 days for non-residents.
The Township also announced free family activities at parks every weekend in June for Recreation and Parks Month, plus Seniors' Week programming from June 1 to 7 featuring free socials, low-cost fitness classes, and drop-in activities.
Summer camp registration is open, and swimming lesson registration begins Friday, June 19 at noon for Township residents. A corrected date was issued after an earlier newsletter listed June 17.
A virtual waiting room system will be in place for online registration to prevent website crashes. The Township has also added a new reservable group space at the water park that accommodates up to 50 guests.
Public recreation infrastructure like this matters, especially for families priced out of private programming. Worth bookmarking the dates.
B.C. and Federal Governments Advance LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion in Kitimat
The B.C. and federal governments have reached an agreement to advance LNG Canada's Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars in incremental funding.
The announcement arrives as both levels of government continue to bet heavily on fossil fuel export infrastructure, even as Canada's climate commitments demand rapid emissions reductions.
LNG expansion remains deeply controversial among climate advocates and many Indigenous communities in the region.
The project's footprint on Haisla Nation territory and its downstream emissions profile raise serious questions about who benefits and who bears the long-term environmental cost.
The framing of LNG as a "transition fuel" has been repeatedly challenged by climate scientists who warn that new fossil fuel infrastructure locks in decades of emissions.
B.C. Researchers Call for Expanded Forensic Nursing Services Across the Province
A researcher on intimate partner violence is calling on British Columbia to increase funding for forensic nurses, citing significant service gaps for survivors across the province.
Forensic nurses provide critical care to people who have experienced sexual assault and intimate partner violence, collecting evidence and connecting survivors with support. Access to these services should not depend on where someone lives.
The call underscores a broader pattern in B.C. health care: essential services for vulnerable people are unevenly distributed, with rural and smaller communities often left underserved.
For Fraser Valley residents, where waitlists and service gaps are already a daily reality, provincial investment in this area would be a concrete step toward treating survivor support as the health care priority it is.
Vancouver Rise FC chase first points in Halifax
Vancouver Rise FC travel east to face Halifax Tides FC at Wanderers Grounds on Monday, May 25 at 2 p.m.
The trip marks their third straight road match, and Rise FC have a strong record in Halifax, going unbeaten there last season with seven goals scored and just one allowed.
Captain Quinn said the team needs to get back to basics and string together longer stretches of play after flashes of strong form in recent matches.
Fans will also get a first look at new signing Audrey Francois, a 22-year-old forward who arrives from Harvard with eight goals and eight assists in her final NCAA season.
Vancouver FC host Cavalry in Langley showdown
Vancouver FC host Cavalry FC on Sunday at the Langley Events Centre.
The Eagles are still chasing their first-ever league win over the Calgary side, though they've troubled Cavalry plenty before.
Last season, Vancouver FC knocked Cavalry out of the TELUS Canadian Championship on penalties and drew five of their six other meetings.
Both clubs arrive in form after league and cup wins, so kickoff at 6 p.m. PT should bring a tight, competitive match.
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