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Basketball as ceremony: The profound meaning of BC's Junior All Native Tournament coming to Langley

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

The Junior All Native Tournament returns to the Lower Mainland in 2026, bringing over 1,200 Indigenous youth athletes to Langley. More than just basketball, it's a living ceremony of resistance and healing that traces back to when gathering was illegal under Canadian law....

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....

Challenge Issued: Mayors Must Post Transit Selfies!

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

We're challenging Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward and City of Langley Mayor Nathan Pachal to post transit selfies before Go By Transit Week ends Sunday, October 5. Tag @movementyvr and use #GoByTransitWeekYVR to show our leaders champion the transit system Langley residents depend on....

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....