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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

Extradition appeal delayed for Hells Angel accused in $35M fraud

Extradition appeal delayed for Hells Angel accused in $35M fraud

Hells Angel and former mortgage executive were charged together in FBI fraud case
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Irregularities cited as town fights petition trying to strip B.C. MLA of council seat

Irregularities cited as town fights petition trying to strip B.C. MLA of council seat

Several petitioners allegedly didn't consent to adding their names to the suit
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Killer of Langley teen must serve full sentence: judge

Killer of Langley teen must serve full sentence: judge

Progress while behind bars not enough to reduce sentence, judge rules
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RCMP bust multiple fentanyl labs in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, arrest chemist

RCMP bust multiple fentanyl labs in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, arrest chemist

Officers say no evidence suggests drugs were destined for the United States black market
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Auto tariffs about to roil B.C. car market

Auto tariffs about to roil B.C. car market

A lot of number crunching may be necessary to determine car tariffs and prices
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VIDEO: Top B.C. auto crime offenders targeted

VIDEO: Top B.C. auto crime offenders targeted

Wanted car thieves named as part of annual blitz
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'I thought that I was going to a ranch': inside B.C.'s now-closed Volken recovery centre

'I thought that I was going to a ranch': inside B.C.'s now-closed Volken recovery centre

Former residents of JVA remember endless work and punishments including the silent treatment
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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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