More gang activity in the Lower Mainland – this time, a stabbing in Langley. RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen says it happened in the 8200-block of 200 Street just before 6 a.m. "An adult male, age 37, was suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was inside his vehicle. He was transported to a local area hospital by air ambulance. His injuries … [Read more...]
Emotions run raw at inquest into Langley Mushroom farm deaths
May 10, 2012 by
The apology from a witness during a Coroners inquest examining the deaths of three workers at a Langley mushroom farm has been interrupted by a grieving wife who accused him of being a liar. Thinh Doan wrapped up his testimony by telling the families of the victims he wanted to apologize a hundred times, a thousand times. But as he was … [Read more...]
Man convicted in 2008 Langley road rage death to be sentenced Thursday
May 9, 2012 by
The family of a 21-year-old man mowed down and killed in 2008 is set to finally get some closure Thursday. Forty-three-year-old Brent Parent was found guilty earlier this year of several charges, including criminal negligence causing death, in a case of road rage. A B.C. Supreme Court judge found he had deliberately swerved his truck one night in … [Read more...]
Stabbing in Langley
May 6, 2012 by
One man in serious condition after a stabbing in Langley Saturday night.It happened shortly after 10:00pm in the 20600-block of Eastleigh Crescent.RCMP Staff Sergeant David Brown says the victim is known to police. "This male met somebody at that location, and the confontation actually took place inside a vehicle, where he received one stab … [Read more...]
Second suspicious fire damages Langley elementary school
April 28, 2012 by
For the second time since March, an arsonist has hit Noel Booth Elementary in Langley. Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Ferguson says the fire was set about 2 a.m. in a portable – the same portable damaged on March 4. "I haven't heard the total extent of the damage, but I imagine it would be somewhere in the neighbourhood of $ 150,000 to $ … [Read more...]
Langley City Mayor warns of more RCMP wage hikes
April 25, 2012 by
As municipalities take more time to examine the new RCMP contract after surprise pay hikes, there might be another hit to their budgets coming. Langley City Mayor, and municipal observer to the RCMP contract talks, Peter Fassbender says another retroactive RCMP pay hike is still in the courts. "We don't know what the outcome of that is going to be … [Read more...]
The City of Langley says they are also willing to look at leaving Metro Vancouver
April 23, 2012 by
The Mayor of Langley City says he too is willing to take a look at the pro's and con's of leaving Metro Vancouver and starting a new regional district. Peter Fassbender says he isn't the only one who is taking a look at the idea, a lot of Mayors South of the Fraser are "..Well we had a meeting with Mayor Watts, Mayor Froese, myself, Mayor … [Read more...]
A Township of Langley Councillor is fed up and wants out of Metro Vancouver.
April 23, 2012 by
A Township of Langley councillor has had enough of Metro Vancouver and will table a motion to expidite leaving the regional district. Kim Richter says her motion will mean the Township will "..explore the option, or that we support the option of creating a South Fraser Regional District and that we initiate discussions with the other … [Read more...]
A woman has died after falling off a horse in Langley.
April 10, 2012 by
Langley RCMP say at this point, it appears to be just a tragic accident. A woman, said to be a trainer and experienced rider, is dead after falling off a horse this afternoon. It happened at a stable in the 300 block of 232nd street. RCMP Staff Sgt. David Brown said "this female rider, you know, was found injured. Nobody had … [Read more...]
