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Matthew Claxton

Matthew Claxton

I am a CCNA- and BCYCNA-award winning reporter. Raised in Langley, I have covered the news here for most of my 20-year career, with a focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.

Phone
604-994-1054
Email
matthew.claxton@langleyadvancetimes.com

Recent Work by Matthew

Langley woman told wheelchair wouldn't fit on plane after she boarded

Langley woman told wheelchair wouldn't fit on plane after she boarded

Crew suggested she simply not take wheelchair to Ottawa, Zosia Ettenberg said
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Woman hit, dragged by mobility scooter in Langley wants laws changed

Woman hit, dragged by mobility scooter in Langley wants laws changed

Rina Gallo suffered severe bruising and sprains after she was run over last week
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Buffalo goring, 56-hour weeks alleged as B.C. treatment facility faces shutdown

Buffalo goring, 56-hour weeks alleged as B.C. treatment facility faces shutdown

Surrey-Langley's John Volken Academy for those dealing with addictions could be forced to close doors in early March
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Langley Mounties find $1M in stolen goods in Brookswood raid

Langley Mounties find $1M in stolen goods in Brookswood raid

Police say the raided property had been set up like a hardware store
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RCMP investigating possible fraud impacting Langley Minor Lacrosse

RCMP investigating possible fraud impacting Langley Minor Lacrosse

Amount of funds missing has not been disclosed
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Langley addictions recovery centre gets $1-million matching donation

Langley addictions recovery centre gets $1-million matching donation

The Jim Pattison Foundation is offering a $1 million matching donation
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Alleged Langley carjacker denied release on bail

Alleged Langley carjacker denied release on bail

Edward Joseph Biwer has a previous history of violent attacks and dangerous driving
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Mounties, firefighters square off to aid Langley animal shelter

Mounties, firefighters square off to aid Langley animal shelter

Fundraisers will need to be bailed out of the LAPS kennels
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Coroners investigation into Langley spree shooter still underway

Coroners investigation into Langley spree shooter still underway

Questions remain about Goggin's motivations
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Injured knee small price for salmon comeback in Langley creek

Injured knee small price for salmon comeback in Langley creek

Longtime creek advocate looks forward to more culverts being replaced
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