Langley Township Council approved its 2026 budget 5-4, adding firefighters and RCMP while hiking taxes 3.97%. But with debt servicing at $47M and borrowing room shrinking fast, independent councillors and community watchdogs say the math is getting dangerous....
Gas in Metro Vancouver just crossed $2 per litre thanks to Trump's war in Iran. Most car trips are under five kilometres. Here's why a bike might be the best investment you make this year....
Langley City strikes deal with LAPS for animal control but uses commercial kennels instead of Patti Dale shelter. Township Mayor Woodward criticizes the move despite his municipality creating the situation by terminating LAPS's contract and restricting shelter access....
TransLink is moving forward with Bus Rapid Transit on 200th Street, connecting Langley Township to Maple Ridge. The project promises 40% faster travel times in dedicated bus lanes. Public feedback sessions are happening now through January 31....
Langley homeowners are receiving 2026 property assessment notices showing declining values. Single-family homes in the Township dropped 3% to $1,406,000, while City homes fell 8% to $1,207,000. New homeowners need to understand what assessments mean and the February 2 appeal deadline....
As we enter 2026, working families across Langley face a shifted political landscape. From federal sovereignty battles to local debt crises, from attacks on Indigenous rights to energy policy contradictions, 2025 revealed fault lines that will define the year ahead. Here are seven trends to watch....
Mayor Eric Woodward promised in 2018 to transfer $55 million in real estate to charity. Seven years later, his foundation has donated just $8,117. The Investigative Journalism Foundation found he never transferred the properties and the foundation was never registered as a charity....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Langley Township's unverified SurveyMonkey ballot excludes renters and raises serious questions about democratic participation in infrastructure decisions...
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....
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....
Strong Towns Langley joins a regional movement to remove maze gates - narrow trail barriers that exclude families with strollers, wheelchair users, and cargo bike riders. With Vancouver and Coquitlam leading the way, Langley Township is now reviewing alternatives....
