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....
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 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....
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....
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....
Eligibility to Hold Public Office Act forces Misty Van Popta to quit Langley council Thursday, ending her double-dipping practice. Van Popta collected $189K in dual salaries while missing meetings. Korky Neufeld faces similar situation in Abbotsford. Contract With Langley loses council majority....
