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Township Ends LAPS Partnership After 23 Years, Jeopardizing Animal Welfare Services

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Township of Langley abruptly terminates 23-year partnership with LAPS, forcing the closure of shelters housing 800+ animals by Oct 10. No explanation was given despite recent praise for organization's "highest caliber" work. Community programs serving 626 families are at risk....

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....

Tale of Two Langleys: A Community Divided Over Pride Symbols

Rainbow flags rise in Langley City while crosswalks face vandalism in Township, exposing stark differences in how neighboring municipalities support 2SLGBTQIA+ residents. When community symbols become targets, the response reveals whether queer residents truly belong....

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....