Langley mounties need your help in identifying a young man who assaulted a young girl as she tried to rob her. In a release, police say the 14 year old victim was walking in the 21100 block of 85th Avenue and noticed a man walking towards her. When she crossed the street to avoid him, he followed. He confronted her and demanded she turn over her … [Read more...]
Langley mounties looking for teen who allegedly assaulted and tried to rob young girl
August 28, 2012 by
Langley standoff over
August 17, 2012 by
Langley Mounties say a brief standoff is now over. Police responded after a man called police to say he had been threatened by a roommate who might have a weapon. Police evacuated parts of the area around the 206-hundred block of Eastleigh Crescent. An hour and half later a suspect surrendered. The mounties say charges might be pending. CKNW … [Read more...]
Machine shop fire in Langley
August 1, 2012 by
A large machine shop has been destroyed by fire on a rural farm in Fort Langley.Flames broke out just after 7:00pm Tuesday night on Allard Crescent - with smoke visible for miles away.Fire crews quickly knocked down the blaze - with a large amount of farming equipment destroyed. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
A familiar name in Langley seeks NDP nomination
July 24, 2012 by
The President of the Langley Teachers Association is launching a bid for the provincial NDP nomination in the riding of Fort Langley Aldergrove. Gail Chaddock-Costello has launched her campaign on social media with an NDP themed twitter account. Chaddock-Costello is seeking the nomination in the riding currently held by long time BC … [Read more...]
Arson investigation at site of Langley shootings
July 13, 2012 by
The site of two fatal shootings in Langley last month is now also the site of an arson.RCMP say a fire in the 6400-block of Glover Road early Thursday is suspicious.Constable Craig Van Herc believes it's the same place where two men were shot back on June 23rd. "It is believed to be that particular residence -- if anything it would be in really … [Read more...]
Langley resident still concerned about future of forested lands
July 11, 2012 by
Glen Valley residents managed to save some forested land going up for sale -- for now -- but some residents are concerned it's only a short-term fix. The Township of Langley Council is taking three of eight forested lands in Glen Valley off the market after over 2000 locals signed a petition opposing their sale. Stuart Bucholtz, a resident … [Read more...]
Langley undeveloped property sale cancelled
July 10, 2012 by
The Township of Langley council has split the difference in a controversy involving undeveloped property in Glen Valley.Mayor Jack Froese says nearby residents wanted the land untouched."There were basically eight lots that were put up for sale. There’s three on the western lands and five on the eastern lands, and the three on the … [Read more...]
Deadly shooting in Langley
June 23, 2012 by
One man is dead, another is in critical condition after a shooting at a home in Langley. RCMP were called to the 6400 block of Glover Road about 2:30 a.m. amid reports of a domestic dispute. "A search revealed two injured individuals inside a home, who appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. Inside the home there was also a very thick … [Read more...]
For those on flood watch in Langley, the magic number is 6.3
June 21, 2012 by
With about 150 properties on evacuation alert, all eyes in Langley are on the water-level gauge in Mission. If the Fraser River reaches 6 metres there, residents in Langley are supposed to prepare to leave. And at 6.3 metres, it's time to skedaddle. So far, residents are watching and waiting, like this woman walking at Derby Reach Campground, … [Read more...]
Parts of Abbotsford, Langley Township on evacuation alert
June 20, 2012 by
The Fraser River continues to rise. Now Langley Township and Abbotsford residents living in unprotected areas have been placed on evacation alert. That means people living in the Glen Valley area need to be ready to evacuate on short notice. The Glen Valley flood plain area is not protected by dykes. Residents in unprotected areas of northwest … [Read more...]
