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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

Courts order new vote for BC Cricket’s leadership, oust president

Courts order new vote for BC Cricket’s leadership, oust president

Clubs in Langley, Nanaimo among many singled out for irregular voting at AGM
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Gruesome evidence introduced in Langley manslaughter hearing

Gruesome evidence introduced in Langley manslaughter hearing

Voir dire hearing will determine if evidence can be used in trial this spring
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Convicted killer receives major inheritance from late Aldergrove boss

Convicted killer receives major inheritance from late Aldergrove boss

The son of a woman killed by William McSpadden was shocked to hear the news
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Licence yanked for B.C. truck firm that hit six overpasses

Licence yanked for B.C. truck firm that hit six overpasses

Chohan Freight Forwarders had been under a suspension since Dec. 29
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Banned after overpass crashes, Aldergrove trucking firm takes B.C. to court

Banned after overpass crashes, Aldergrove trucking firm takes B.C. to court

Chohan Freight Forwarders says the order forcing it off the road is unreasonable
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Cloverdale-Langley City Liberal MP mulls provincial run for NDP

Cloverdale-Langley City Liberal MP mulls provincial run for NDP

John Aldag has twice represented the federal riding
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Accused Langley killer gives up fight against extradition from Puerto Rico

Accused Langley killer gives up fight against extradition from Puerto Rico

Conor D’Monte was found living under an assumed name in Puerto Rico
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Disabled Fort Langley woman out $200K after contractor skips out

Disabled Fort Langley woman out $200K after contractor skips out

Erin Kreiter’s family hopes to finish renos to create an accessible home
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2 B.C. men charged in $35M fraud ordered extradited to U.S.

2 B.C. men charged in $35M fraud ordered extradited to U.S.

Suspects have links to previous convicted fraudsters, but have never faced charges here
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Langley man accused of $2.4 million fraud from his employer

Langley man accused of $2.4 million fraud from his employer

A bookkeeper for a Vancouver carpet store is facing a lawsuit
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