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Today is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
It is a day to honour the lives stolen and the families still waiting, and to confront the truth that this is not history.
The crisis is active and ongoing, woven into the fabric of Canadian settler colonialism and inseparable from the broader genocide against Indigenous peoples that this country has yet to fully reckon with.
The closest gatherings to Langley today are just over the municipal lines. A Red Dress Gathering is taking place at Surrey's Bear Creek Park from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, and SFU Surrey is hosting a learning event at noon.
Beyond the day's solemnity, the Township will consider a 37-townhouse rezoning in Willoughby on May 11, Yorkson Community Park opens its north campus this Saturday, and registration is open for the Township-wide Garage Sale on May 23 and 24.
Critter Care has launched its baby season 50/50 raffle, the Canucks head into tonight's NHL Draft Lottery with the league's best odds, and the Vancouver Giants hold two top-four picks at today's WHL Prospects Draft.
Township Council to Consider 37-Townhouse Rezoning in Willoughby on May 11
Langley Township council will consider a 37-townhouse rezoning in Willoughby on May 11. Bylaw 6212 would shift 21305 - 83 Avenue from Suburban Residential (SR-2) to Comprehensive Development (CD-219), making way for the denser project just south of Highway 1.
The application was submitted by Sivia Developments Inc, with Flat Architecture as agent.
Council plans to take first, second, and third readings together at the 1:30pm meeting.
The notice states there are no speaking opportunities, though written comments can be sent to legservicesinfo@tol.ca by noon on May 11.
The proposal would replace one large suburban lot with family-sized homes in a transit-adjacent, fast-growing corner of the Township.
Yorkson Park's North Campus Opens May 9 With Free Celebration
Yorkson Community Park's north campus opens Saturday, May 9.
The Township is hosting a free celebration from 11am to 1pm.
Staff will switch on a new spray park and unveil what the Township calls the largest accessible playground in Langley Township, alongside a new synthetic field and gathering spaces.
Festivities include music, food trucks, glitter tattoo artists, and other on-site surprises. The park sits at 84 Avenue and 206 Street.
Visitors are encouraged to walk or take transit, with parking accessed from 82 Avenue and 84 Avenue.
More details are at tol.ca/ycpopen.
Start Sorting Now: Township-Wide Garage Sale Returns May 23 and 24
The Township-wide Garage Sale is back on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Sales run from 9am to 2pm both days.
Residents who want their property featured on the official map and in Township advertising must register online by Wednesday, May 20, and hosts can opt into one day or both.
The event doubles as a low-effort way to declutter, meet neighbours, and keep usable goods out of the landfill rather than recycled or trashed.
With the registration deadline just over two weeks away, now is a good time to start sorting through closets, garages, and storage rooms so there's plenty to put on the lawn.
Full details and the registration form are at tol.ca/garagesale.
Critter Care Launches 50/50 Raffle to Support Orphaned Wildlife
South Langley's Critter Care Wildlife Society has launched a baby season 50/50 raffle.
The draw runs from May 1 through May 31, with proceeds going toward feeding, medical care, and shelter for orphaned and injured wildlife.
Among the recent arrivals is a 15-pound black bear cub found alone in Maple Ridge after crying out for days, brought into care with help from the Maple Ridge Black Bear Society.
Animals at the facility need round-the-clock attention, and baby season is the busiest stretch of the year.
Tickets are available at rafflebox.ca/raffle/crittercare, with prices ranging from $10 for a single ticket to $100 for a hundred.
Vigil on Parliament Hill Honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people are gathering on Parliament Hill today for a vigil to honour their loved ones and demand action.
Across Turtle Island, Indigenous communities are coming together this week to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous people, particularly women and two-spirit individuals. The gatherings are acts of love, grief, and resistance against systems that have consistently failed to protect Indigenous lives.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released 231 Calls for Justice in 2019. Implementation has been painfully slow, with many advocates pointing out that federal and provincial governments have treated the recommendations as suggestions rather than obligations.
For communities in the Fraser Valley, which sits on the unceded territories of the StĂł:lĹŤ, Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo Nations, among others, this crisis is not distant or abstract. It is local, and it demands local accountability.
Canucks Have Best Odds at Tonight's NHL Draft Lottery, but Still a Long Shot for #1
The Vancouver Canucks have the best odds at tonight's NHL Draft Lottery. But they're still more likely than not to miss the top pick.
Vancouver locked up 32nd place on April 2, giving them an 18.5% base chance at first overall.
That climbs to about 25.5% once factoring in the new rule that limits teams to moving up just 10 spots.
Even with the boost, the Canucks have close to a three-in-four chance of slipping to second or third, the lowest they can fall.
A first-overall selection would be a franchise first.
The lottery airs at 4pm PT on Sportsnet.
Vancouver Giants Hold Two Top-Four Picks in Today's WHL Prospects Draft
The Vancouver Giants are heading into Wednesday's WHL Prospects Draft with a stacked hand: the second and fourth overall picks, plus five selections in the top 49.
The extra first-round pick traces back to the 2023 Zack Ostapchuk trade with what was then the Winnipeg Ice (now the Wenatchee Wild). The G-Men also hold two second-round picks courtesy of a January trade that sent Colton Alain to Swift Current.
It is the first time since 2002 that the Giants have held two picks in the top four. Back then, they selected Gilbert Brule first overall and Dan Bertram second.
Fans can stream the first round for free on Victory+ starting at 5 p.m. PT on May 6, with a pre-show at 4:30 p.m.
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