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Whitmarsh sounds alarm on Township's mounting debt crisis

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Byelection candidate Blair Whitmarsh warns Township debt could hit $653M this year, a 400% jump since 2023. His analysis shows per-household debt surging to $10,754, potentially making Langley BC's most indebted municipality per capita as voters head to polls Oct. 25....

Langley Township byelection: Who are the seven candidates?

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Seven candidates are competing in Langley Township's October 25 byelection to fill the council seat vacated by Misty Van Popta. The field includes former MP John Aldag, ex-Langley City mayor Val van den Broek, and former councillor Blair Whitmarsh, among others....

Eric Woodward Sets His Sights on Langley City and Langley School District

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward has registered three elector organizations to run candidates across Langley Township, Langley City, and the school district in 2026. The expansion comes as the Township faces a court-ruled invalid fee policy and hundreds of millions in debt....

CN Rail's Exit Opens Door to Regional Rail Revolution Across Lower Mainland

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

CN Rail's exit from key corridors sparks renewed hope for regional passenger rail connecting communities across the Lower Mainland. The proposed $10 billion MVX Nexus network could transform commutes for working families while easing Highway 1 congestion and opening new housing opportunities....

Van Popta's Dual Office Experiment Leaves Township with Expensive Electoral Mess

Langley Township faces a $500,000 byelection after Misty Van Popta was removed from council for holding dual provincial and municipal roles. Her frequent absences from council meetings due to MLA duties showed the difficulties of serving both positions effectively....

Trucker Union Sues MLA Harman Bhangu Over 'Corruption' Comments

A major truckers' union has filed a defamation lawsuit against Langley-Abbotsford Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu after he accused the organization of corruption and nepotism in social media posts. The Teamsters Local 213 filed legal action seeking damages and an injunction....