Sign In Subscribe Now Langley Thunder extended their winning streak to to three Saturday with a 6-5 win on the road at Juan de Fuca Arena over the host Victoria Junior Tier 1 Shamrocks Jackson Hastings blocked 53 of 58 shots to lead the Langley Junior Tier 1 team to their third-consecutive victory in five days With the score tied at five just past the midway point of the third period Cashton Hemsworth tallied what turned out to be game-winning goal Owen Van Ryn and Mason Eastgate each had a goal in the victory with Eastgate adding a pair of assists for a three-point game while Jameson Reed set up four goals Special teams were a big factor with Langley scoring twice on both the power play and penalty kill while Victoria struck for three of their five goals with the man advantage Jordan Alexander and Landon Lockwood both had two-goal games and Ronin London had a goal and three helpers for the J1 Shamrocks April 30, saw Thunder beat the Roadrunners 17-9 at Richmond’s Minoru Arena Richmond opened the scoring less than two minutes into Wednesday’s contest But the Roadrunners lead was short-lived as Langley closed the period on a 6-0 run Richmond did manage to get within four goals before the T1 Thunder tallied four straight to close out the 17-9 victory The offence was led by Jacob Glass’ five goals with Brayden Longacre Ryan Sheldrake and Mason Eastgate each scoring twice and adding three assists Jameson Reed and Connyr Welch also joined the five-point club with a goal and four helpers apiece Jackson Moleski and Cole O’Callaghan completed the scoring with Marcus Khan finishing with 29 saves on 38 shots Thunder began their season with an 11-4 victory over Burnaby Junior Lakers on Tuesday,  April 29 Seven different players found the back of the net with Connyr Welch finishing with a hat trick while Mason Eastgate (2-2) and Ryan Sheldrake (1-3) each had four-point efforts we played 25 to 30 minutes of full lacrosse but we want to be that team that plays a full 60,” said Langley coach Connar Abrams The J1 Thunder’s next home game is at Langley Events Centre on May 11 at 2 p.m About the Author: Langley Advance Times Staff Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Locals noticed the large plume of smoke rising from the area in the early evening. According to Township deputy fire chief Russ Jenkins the fire was in a large garage structure in the back of the property that was fully involved when his team arrived At least one person was taken by ambulance to hospital But he had no information on that person’s condition.  Given it’s rural location and lack of water hydrants in the area firefighters used water tankers to shuttle water to the fire scene.  RCMP closed down 256 Street for several hours while firefighters fought the blaze.  According to Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl there was no information yet on the cause.  Your browser is ancient! Upgrade to a different browser or install Google Chrome to experience this site No better way to pay tribute to Spring Series than the Aldergrove Long course When a race goes back at least 24 years we see no reason to alter perfection Location: Aldergrove Bowl- 560 Lefeuvre Rd Get all the event details, schedule, and tech guide at https://thrashersbc.ca/aldergrove-long-2025/ THRASHERS BC is super stoked to bring you a 6-race series featuring 3 NEW COURSES!! (You know I love crafting up new courses for y’all) March 15 – The Southie Circuit – the 6km super fast A fan favourite with great views and stellar vibes March 22 – The Murchie Circuit – a new 6km course on familiar roads April 12 – The Aldergrove Long RR – the OG classic race that is always harder than it looks on paper Often the wind and the weather wear you down more than the competition April 19 – The 19th Bradner RR – BC’s most iconic race course lives on April 26 – Murchie Supreme! – a new 17km super lap featuring long straights May 24 – The Monument of BC – our 4th Spring Monument and yet another new course for y’all An undulating parcour with a steep berg worthy of Flanders We really want to encourage new and recreational racers to jump in on the action consider coming early to help and get your race comp’d More details at: SPRING SERIES SUPREME A business has reported losing $162,000 in a digital SIM card swap fraud as scams continue to impact the Parksville Qualicum Beach area was reported on March 31 and appears to be a sophisticated account hacking where the victim did not engage or initiate in any activity with any fraudsters "The good news is the victim’s bank is involved and there may be some possibility of funds being recovered," Worth said in a statement to the PQB News a resident reported losing $130,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after investing online with a firm with an alleged celebrity endorsement RCMP said this case involved a person initially investing a small amount of money in cryptocurrency based on an advertisement the returns were good and they invested more money "When the person attempted to withdraw funds there were demands for fees commissions and taxes and it was then that they realized they were being scammed and their account was no longer visible," Worth said a resident reported losing $40,000 over three years after responding to a phone call to participate in a cryptocurrency investment This person told police they were contacted by telephone by an unknown male who told them they had a large amount of unclaimed cryptocurrency and offered to help the resident followed all of the instructions provided by the man who guided them in sending various amounts of money through different online banking institutions The resident’s banks recognized they were being scammed and locked their accounts and this is when the resident reported the fraud to police.  "If anyone ever receives an unsolicited phone call or email offering an investment opportunity immediately hang up or delete the email. It is a scam," Worth said.  RCMP warn residents to not engage with the caller or the person sending the email and do not click on any link received in an email that originates from an unknown sender "These links are often sent under a ruse that there is an issue with your computer and clicking on the link can provide the scammer remote access "These scams and frauds are very complex to investigate and it is next to impossible to recover any of the victims’ lost money ask friends and family for advice or recommendations and always use a reputable financial advisor About the Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff Court of Appeal has rejected arguments that a former Aldergrove-area sex offender should have his most recent sentence reduced because of time spent in house arrest while on bail Kelly Glen Isbister was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by Justice Murray Blok last September after Isbister pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography and one count of breaching a recognizance order The charges against Isbister went back to a raid in 2019 following an investigation that included the BC Integrated Child Exploitation Unit A tip from a social media company led them to Isbister who was already a convicted sex offender who had previously served four years in prison starting in 2014 for victimizing three 14-year-old boys and more images of child sexual abuse material were found on his phone The appeal hinged on the long wait and strict bail conditions between Isbister's arrest in 2020 and his eventual sentencing last fall Isbister spent 246 days in pre-trial custody defence lawyer Sarah Runyon told the Court of Appeal judges who had been living in single-room occupancy hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside before he was sent back to prison was on electronic monitoring for three and a half years he spent a year under strict house arrest unable to leave an apartment that reached up to 40 degrees Celsius in the summer Isbister's conditions of release were gradually relaxed and he had no access to the internet at all during that time Runyon argued this caused a deterioration of Isbister's mental health that eventually sent him to a hospital emergency room with panic attacks This period should have been given more consideration when it came to sentencing the time he spent on house arrest was harsher than what he would have experienced in custody King's Counsel Mary Ainslie argued that the judge took Isbister's long period on bail into account reducing his total sentence by three months in addition to the reduction for time already served in jail before the guilty plea She noted that the primary reason for releasing Isbister was to allow him to receive treatment for his sex offending but there was ultimately no report to the court on the impact of the counselling he received "There were no reports or statements that show Mr She also argued that Justice Blok understood Isbister's circumstances as well as his past and recent history of offences noting that if he had not been released on house arrest the three-judge panel retired for a few minutes before returning to announce they were dismissing the appeal Justice Janet Winteringham read the reasons the judge deducted three months," Winteringham said noting that there was "no mathematical formula" for reducing a sentence based on conditions of release on bail She said Blok's reasons for sentencing were "comprehensive." Isbister's sentence remains at 14 months being in contact with anyone younger than 16 years old or of using the internet except under conditions set by the courts The mayors of North Cowichan and Nanaimo are urging the province to increase the amount of timber that can be harvested annually in the province In a letter to Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog said that despite its recent struggles the forest industry continues to be a major part of the local economies of both municipalities providing high-paying jobs while contributing millions of dollars in taxes every year that help pay for municipal services and build critical infrastructure the Domtar pulp mill in Crofton and the Western Forest Products sawmills and remanufacturing plant in Cowichan Bay and Chemainus employ 655 workers and contribute $7.7 million per year in property taxes while Nanaimo’s Harmac Pacific mill has 350 employees and contributed more than $2.3 million in property taxes in 2024 But they said that in the face of softwood lumber duties and the declining annual-allowable cut in the amount of timber that is permitted to be harvested in B.C. they are increasingly concerned about these companies' ability to continue operating The mayors point out that while softwood-lumber duties and tariffs are beyond Parmar’s ability to control setting the annual allowable harvest is a responsibility of his ministry They said the province’s budget for 2025 projects that only 30 million cubic metres of timber will be allowed to be harvested on Crown land this year further declining to 29 million cubic metres by 2027 while more than 60 million cubic metres were allowed to be harvested in 2024 Douglas said the effects of the fibre shortage are already being felt in North Cowichan where Western Forests Products has announced a two-week shutdown in March and April due to a lack of timber “Your mandate letter from Premier David Eby includes as a priority to ‘work with all partners toward ensuring a sustainable land base to enable harvest of 45-million cubic metres per year while fulfilling our commitment to protect old growth’,” the mayors said to Parmar “We want the government to commit to the promised allowable cut of 45 million cubic metres for 2025 and maintain these levels for future years We anticipate a continued decline in volume harvested compounded with softwood lumber duties and U.S will potentially devastate the forest industry and result in the closure of more mills meaning communities like ours will lose family-supporting jobs and major taxpayers exacerbating the already high cost of living that our residents are facing.” The mayors also said they want to see the province’s permit and regulatory processes for timber harvesting streamlined “Your government has made commitments to fast-track approvals for the housing and mining sectors and we would like to see a similar approach to timber harvesting with metrics to allow the government and industry to measure success,” they said to Parmar “The backlog of cutting permits and the performance of BC Timber Sales are major concerns These issues reduce the overall wood availability for sawmills and impact the supply of residual chips which are vital for the operations of our pulp and paper mills Prompt resolution of these issues is critical for maintaining a steady log flow.” It was an excellent day for a car show with about 230 vehicles filling virtually every available space outside Aldergrove Community Secondary School (ACSS) on Sunday April 27 for the 11th annual Country Car Show "It was a good turn out," said volunteer Mike McVay Bad weather and construction at the school site had hampered recent shows maybe more [when construction was underway]." there was no rain and no construction equipment taking up parking space.  and it looked like a nice day," McVay said and the wind picked up, a real cold wind and it just got better as the day went on." Hosted by the Central Fraser Valley Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada (VCCC) partial proceeds from the event will support the school's automotive program a major car show in neighbouring Cloverdale: The 37th Annual Show N Shine by the Pacific Performance Pontiac Car Club will be on June 8 with registration and vehicle entry from 9 a.m Langley Township bylaw officers were at the forefront of a crackdown on badly maintained and operated commercial trucks during an enforcement operation on Tuesday More than 50 vehicles were placed out of service as officers inspected trucks in the 8200 block of 216 Street and the 7800 block of 200 Street near the Langley Events Centre Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Simon Jottey led the project on behalf of the Township and and bylaw officers from Surrey and Coquitlam participating leading to 52 vehicles being pulled out of service The violations included issues such as trucks being off designated truck routes a dump truck with a fully loaded transfer were towed due to having broken air lines and six of its 10 brakes being out of adjustment and a pickup truck and trailer were found to be overloaded and with multiple defects The inspections also caught drivers with various license violations the Langley Walk has been more than just a walk – it’s been a celebration of community the Township of Langley’s first recreation director the annual event was originally designed to inspire residents to stay active Its original 28-kilometre route spanned from Aldergrove Park to City Park via River Road and Fort Langley the Langley Walk continues to bring people of all ages together This year’s five-kilometre walk takes place on Sunday The free event is a showcase of Langley’s community spirit and local organizations all coming together Even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual versions of the walk held in 2020 and 2021 that encouraged participants to complete their own five-kilometre walks throughout May finishers receive a commemorative crest – an evolving badge of honour proudly worn by longtime participants One such participant is 37-year-old Aldergrove resident Chris Lakusta who has taken part in nearly every walk since 2001 Often seen wearing a vest covered in crests Lakusta carries pieces of his family’s legacy with him – some badges passed down from his mother and grandfather That year it was hosted in Walnut Grove,” Chris shared I brought my girlfriend Kya Bezanson to her first Langley Walk The following year she got a vest like mine for her own crests This year will be my 24th walk – and Kya’s eighth.” The Langley Walk also recognizes participants with a range of awards Everyone who finishes receives the annual crest and plaques are awarded to the oldest walker Lakusta's dedication goes beyond walking – he’s an active volunteer and community leader he was named “Volunteer of the Decade” for his service with the Aldergrove Kodiaks junior hockey team competing in the Special Olympics and vice-chair on the Langley Special Olympics athlete’s council He will be competing in the game of Bocce at the BC Summer Games in Prince George this July he’s inviting everyone in town to join the tradition of Langley Walk “Why not give the Langley Walk a shot?” he said Come on down to Aldergrove and meet me there – we’ll walk together the Langley Walk remains a heartwarming reminder of what brings a community together – one step at a time People can pre-register and learn more at: https://www.tol.ca/en/arts-culture/langley-walk.aspx so it will have a Star Wars theme (#MayTheFourthBeWithYOU) Consequently, organizers are encouraging participants to dress as their favourite Star Wars character or wear a Star Wars shirt and watch for themed surprises along the 5-km READ MORE: Updated: Langley Special Olympics virtual run participant raises more than six times his initial goal Both the cars and many of the owners may be getting older but they still turn out in the hundreds for the annual Country Car Show in Aldergrove which holds it's 11th event on Sunday April 27 at the Aldergrove Community Secondary School (ACSS) Hosted by the Central Fraser Valley Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada (VCCC) Volunteer Mike McVay said one of the more interesting vehicles on display will be a souped-up 1928 Rolls-Royce belong to Merritt resident Peter Ouimet which has been featured in the show poster "It is beautifully done on the inside and outside," McVay enthused "[Ouimet] does about 100 kilometres an hour on the highway with it who will be showing his 1968 Pontiac Firebird so we kind of realize when we see one another car fans will still show up,  McVay has noticed "Some guys I know that can't drive anymore They can't drive because either they lost their license or [for] health reasons Registration for vehicles starts at 7 a.m. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 250 vehicles to register Hundreds turned out as the Langley Walk marked it's 63rd year with a Star-Wars themed amble through Aldergrove Athletic Park on Sunday with a #MayTheFourthBeWithYOU theme inspired by the May 4 date Organizers were encouraging participants to dress as their favourite Star Wars character An estimated 500 took part in the annual Langley Walk held Sunday in Aldergrove pic.twitter.com/gXBgoEXqJY Langley City residents Doug and Donna Worrall were walking to honour the memory of their neighbour “He faithfully walked five miles a day at 75 years old," Doug said It was only Doug’s second time participating in the walk I was a volunteer here about 30 years ago.” Township Mayor Eric Woodward described it as a “fabulous long-term tradition that's been going on for so many years a great partnership between the Township of Langley and the City of Langley that we all cherish and enjoy so much." Langley City Councillor Paul Albrecht would like to see the walks continue “for as long as we possibly can.” “We've got a lot of people [taking part] that have been to each and every one of the walks,” Albrecht noted.  “Their vests show that they've got the badges to prove it Also in attendance were City councillors Rosemary Wallace and Delaney Mack Barb Martens and Tim Baillie along with Langley school trustees Sarb Rai and Tony Ward the annual event was originally designed to inspire residents to stay active by sending them along a 28-kilometre route from Aldergrove Park to City Park via River Road and Fort Langley This year’s less demanding five-kilometre walk started with a warm up at 12:30 p.m a big improvement on last year's rain-drenched walk Vancouver FC has emerged on the country’s soccer scene as a shrewd developer of Canadian players in the past year giving the likes of young talents such as Grady McDonnell and James Cameron the platform to rise to new heights – like Belgium’s Club Brugge and the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer But the club knows building a thriving Canadian soccer ecosystem is about more than just developing on-field talent said Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi Creating opportunities off the field is just as important to the Langley-based team as the club plays its part in ensuring more and more Canadians can have an impact on the global game now and in the future – whether as a player or as a member of staff The Eagles equipment manager Cortlin Tonn – who departs this week for a new role with Major League Soccer (MLS) side New York Red Bulls – is a shining example of a Canadian who is benefitting from the investment both Vancouver and the Canadian Premier League have made in growing the game of soccer in the country “While making the move to the Red Bulls is an exciting new chapter in my career it was a difficult decision to leave Vancouver,” said Ton who's been with the Eagles for their first two full seasons of play out of the Willoughby Community Park “I am proud of the work that I put in while I was here and grateful to Vancouver for the opportunity it has provided me to get to where I am going,” he said and got his start in sport at just 14 years old as a stick boy with the Abbotsford Heat That early experience sparked a love for the rhythm of professional sport in Tonn and allowed him to learn what it takes to support athletes at the highest level.  It was just the start of a career that has thus far seen Tonn earn experience with the Calgary Flames serving in equipment roles that he said deepened his knowledge and sharpened his craft.  Tonn began working with the Eagles in 2023 as the club’s first equipment manager His consistent excellence at his craft and his team-first mentality quickly led to Tonn becoming a trusted presence in the locker room and a key figure in the day-to-day operations of the club "He showed up with professionalism and care that elevated everyone around him And Tonn has impacted the Canada game at more than just the club level He joined the Canadian men’s national team staff in 2023 where he now plays a growing role in preparations for the side for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and grateful for everything he has given to the club and our players,” Ghotbi said “We’ll be cheering him on from the Valley — and saving a seat next year when Canada kicks off its 2026 World Cup run in Vancouver." Joseph’s Church wiped his eyes several times and apologized for being emotional as he described visiting the scene of the attack that killed 11 people during a Vancouver street festival “There were flowers in different parts along the fence and what was [especially moving] was the people and some crying,” Guilles told a candlelight vigil held Sunday at Langley City’s Douglas Park He was one of several speakers to address more than 200 people who attended More than 200 attended a candlelight vigil in Langley City for victims of the Vancouver attack that killed 11 pic.twitter.com/u46lxvufM5 “The trauma of the incident is still very fresh,” Deacon Guilles said trying to put some rational to something irrational The mind tries to find the reason to what only our hearts can know our hearts through which the Holy Spirit abounds.” MC Ana Marie Panczel said family members were at the festival my aunt was there the day that it happened,” Panczel  recalled I received a panicked call from my cousin saying Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal called it a “sombre day.” “Our community stands together with the Filipino community and just the community as a whole,” Pachal told the crowd Township Mayor Eric Woodward said "it’s a time for us to remember and it's a time to remember community and what makes us stronger.” Langley-Willowbrook MLA Jody Toor said while “we cannot undo what happened Langley Township-Fraser Heights MP Tako van Popta had a message for the Filipino community and we'll be strong with you." van Popta declared The event concluded with Langley Township councillor Tim Baillie playing 'Amazing Grace' to conclude the event Eleven people were killed and dozens more were injured when a man drove an SUV into crowds at the Filipino street festival on Saturday was arrested at the scene and faces eight charges of second-degree murder with Vancouver Police indicating more charges may be laid The online book will remain open until 5 p.m and identified as belonging to missing Maple Ridge woman Rebecca Harbowy The Ridge Meadows RCMP reported Friday morning The 36-year-old left Ridge Meadows Hospital on Nov early into detoxing from drug use. Her family has been critical of the hospital letting her leave the facility on her own She was last seen walking east on the Haney Bypass at Burnett Street in Maple Ridge at approximately 2:05 a.m Police released few details about the discovery of the remains The family told The News it was in a forested area Distraught mother Debbie Harbowy is hopeful that an intense search of the area will lead to Rebecca Police have searched the area since the remains were discovered in early April The family is unsure where a search would be but plan to appeal to police for more information "I always felt in my heart she had passed away because she hadn't contacted me," said Debbie Rebecca's sister Rachel Bertoia posted videos on social media informing those who have tried to assist in finding Rebecca and those who have been following the missing woman's case She said there is a memorial at the 7-Eleven at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Haney Bypass where there is a missing person sign the family posted I think it would be really lovely for my mom to have people drop off flowers to her sign there," said Bertoia.  "I would love for my mom to be able to see the love and support that I know that we have felt." "I can't imagine being a mom losing a kid." Rebecca was about eight hours into what doctors advised would be a three-day stay but early the next morning she walked away Her family believes she was confused and disoriented She lived with her parents in the Yennadon area Debbie had been sitting with her daughter until midnight she got a call from the hospital that her daughter had left driving the streets of Maple Ridge for hours the family canvassed people in the hospital neighbourhood and searched the area They obtained video showing Rebecca walking down River Road eastbound near the Port Haney West Coast Express station at 1:46 a.m A tipster saw a woman matching Rebecca’s description walking on the Haney Bypass at approximately 2 a.m Another video showed her on the Haney Bypass at Burnett Street at 2:05 a.m. A man said he almost hit a woman walking on Lougheed Highway near 240 Street but the description of the woman having her hair up in a bun matched they have learned nothing more about Rebecca's movements Police and searchers combed roadsides and the edge of the Fraser River Police say this continues to be an active investigation and anyone with information which could help the Ridge Meadows RCMP you are encouraged to call the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and refer to File # 2023-23402 The RCMP extended condolences to the family and friends of Rebecca Harbowy community partners and volunteers for their assistance with this investigation thus far B.C.’s film industry is collaborating with local partners to support and sustain regional parks across Metro Vancouver.  Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation has held an annual fundraiser REEL Earth Day Challenge.  encouraged people in the film industry and movie fans to raise funds for conservation projects and habitat restoration in the 24 local regional parks explained executive director Mark Mahl.  “Through the Reel Green initiative and Creative BC [we] came up with this concept and idea of how [the film industry] can give back to local parks,” he said.  Mahl estimated filming in Metro Vancouver parks occurred 175 days during the past three years.  “We are very appreciative of the opportunity to work in these amazing green spaces and do amazing shows,” he commented.  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1PhFQsR374/ “It was about creating something in conjunction with Earth Day film industry to protect and enhance what we do in the regional parks.” the REEL Earth Day Challenge has raised more than $473,000 but Mahl said organizers hoped to break that record this year All donations and funds raised this year are going towards almost a dozen projects Metro Vancouver supports such as Indigenous-led summer camps bat and owl habitat boxes at Campbell Valley Regional Park funding from the challenge supported the sedge field restoration at the Aldergrove Regional Park It included removal of invasive species like blackberry bushes and planting of more than 800 native trees echoed Mahl’s comments about filming in local parks.  “This industry thrives on the natural beauty of our regional parks and it’s our responsibility to give back to the landscapes that make this province a premier filming destination,” Gee said.  She added that the REEL challenge is a key part of this commitment.  “The campaign has supported more than 28 different park projects planting of 16,000 trees and native plants and three years of the Indigenous-led summer camps run through the CTS Youth Society,” Mahl said.  To participate in the challenge, production teams signed up online and competed to raise funds This year there are three teams: The Chicken Sisters raising $28,090 of the total $81,430 collected. Team Malcolm in the Middle raised $18,425 and there was close to $20,000 in general donations Sign up below for unlimited digital access for 30 days receive our daily news alerts & breaking news stylish models traversing a lengthy runway down the centre of a Langley car dealership – surrounded by a few hundred admiring fans It was a fashion show held in the Audi Langley dealership on the Langley Bypass Everyone attending the third annual In Her Shoes fashion show –  a fundraiser for Sources Community Resources Society – was there to specifically support Sources' Women's Place Organizers described the event as "fantastic," noting this year's show exceeded its fundraising goal of $160,000 "We have comfortably met our goal and are still counting all thanks to the amazing support from the community who donated to our cause," said Sources' Mansi Singh supportive environment and essential services for women and their children It's a day program that provides free supports and services in a safe confidential, and non-judgmental way to self-identifying women and their children from all across the Lower Mainland and/or a helping hand as they rebuild their lives, Singh explained "Last year's event enabled us to support 37 per cent more women; provide 1-on-1 trauma counselling to 250+ women; offer 1,400+ shopping experiences (up 42 per cent); as well as serve 2,300+ meals," she noted.  the program relies solely on donations and events like this to continue offering essential support services to women facing barriers and violence "In Her Shoes is more than just a fashion show – it’s a celebration of strength and a lifeline for many women," he said "I would like to give thanks to our incredible sponsors and guests for coming out in support of Women’s Place." The runway featured a lineup of models made up of staff many shared their personal journeys and illustrated how Women’s Place has been a life-changing support for them The event was a powerful celebration of resilience and community spirit – making it a truly unforgettable evening, MacIntyre said The evening was emceed by 94.5 Virgin Radio’s Nira Arora who brought her own sense of energy and warmth to the runway In Her Shoes is critical in ensuring the sustainability of Women’s Place Arora explained to the enthusiastic audience whose style inspired guests to open their hearts for the cause And DJ Barron S kept the energy pumped throughout the night Event co-chairs Sara Forte and Courtney Robichaud also took an opportunity to share their gratitude “We are overwhelmed by the love and generosity shown by this community In Her Shoes is powered by people who believe in creating safe spaces and empowering women – and last Friday proved just how strong that belief is.” They extend their appreciation to sponsors and volunteers whose support made the show possible Is there going to be another In Her Shoes event in 2026 "We are still riding the wave of excitement from this year's In Her Shoes and are so grateful for the incredible response we received We are energized by the momentum and truly looking forward to what's next," she said Sources is a not-for-profit social services agency Our programs serve individuals across various age groups experiencing poverty isolation and addiction through more than 20 locations in B.C The food bank in Langley that sees close to 1,000 clients a week come through their doors Enter your email to connect to 30 more days worth of stories by journalists living & working in the Aldergrove area Thank you for supporting local journalism Cutting the popular provincial rebate program for electric vehicles will make hitting government-mandated targets for EV sales impossible said the head of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C government announced a pause on the CleanBC Go Electric rebate program which gave consumers with incomes under $100,000 between $1,000 and $4,000 towards the purchase of an EV and between $500 and $2,000 for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid The announcement comes in the wake of the federal government's shutdown of its $5,000 rebate program for new EVs the province is reviewing programs to ensure that they best meet the needs of people in B.C.," the announcement said can still get the rebate if they can line up their purchase or lease by May 15 after which the program will be paused for a review which has administered the program for the province said this will raise the cost of EVs and make it impossible for car dealers to hit ambitious targets to reduce sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in favour of more EVs “There is a lot to consider when weighing the cost and benefit of an electric vehicle price is at the top of the list,” said Blair Qualey we saw a dramatic decline in ZEV [zero emission vehicle] sales and we truly hope that government will see the logic in retaining the program.” Increasing adoption of EVs was balanced by three pillars The first was bridging the price gap between traditional ICE vehicles and newer While the price of EVs has come down as battery technology improves and efficiencies of scale are found the government needed to ensure there was a robust charging infrastructure in place The province's latest report said there are now more than 7,000 charging stations in B.C. The third leg is to educate people about EVs The first wave of EV purchasing was driven by early adopters – the kind of people who are excited by new technology and want to get their hands on it right away the latest data in the annual provincial report showed a slight dip in EV purchases in 2024 the first since the government began tracking sales in 2015 There were 199,580 new light cars and trucks bought here in 2024 The percentage of sales is down from 22.7 per cent in 2023 and for now appears to have levelled off after years of fairly rapid growth – which made B.C one of the jurisdictions with the most EV sales in North America The province began tracking EV sales in 2015 The report says that almost 195,000 light-duty EVs are registered in B.C. That represented 2.6 per cent of new vehicle registrations in that category Qualley said that without rebates from Ottawa or Victoria and with tariffs poised to drive the cost of cars higher it will be impossible for car manufacturers and dealers to hit targets of EV sales Provincial policy requires 26 per cent of all light vehicles sold in the province to be ZEVs by 2026 There are significant penalties – of $20,000 per vehicle – for automakers that fail to hit those targets car makers could reduce the number of ICE vehicles they allow into B.C. and that will drive up the price of all types of cars He compared it to the situation during the COVID-19 pandemic when vehicle-related prices skyrocketed for anything with wheels No One Else Covers Aldergrove Like The Aldergrove Star Don’t miss out on reading the latest local provincial and national news. Join our community and receive daily news alerts & breaking news Early voting will run for four days across the Easter weekend in Langley and across the country for the federal election For those who want to vote before the Monday with high percentages of local voters casting their ballots during advance polls in recent years Voters have to cast a ballot at an assigned polling station They can find the address for their assigned station on the back of the voter information card they should have received in the mail, or by visiting elections.ca and entering their postal code They can also call 1-800-463-6868 for help Voters will have to show ID to confirm their identity in most cases The simplest for most people will be a driver's license or other official ID issued by the Canadian government with the voter's picture and at least one of which must have their current address People who don't have ID can declare their identity in writing and have someone who knows them who is assigned to the same polling station Voters can also cast a ballot by mail, but they have to apply online at elections.ca by 6 p.m Ballots can also be cast at any Elections Canada office until 6 p.m Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Surrey fire crews were busy Sunday morning battling a reported two-alarm blaze in a commercial structure Surrey firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the 13300-block of 71A Ave firefighters arrived to plumes of black smoke and flames showing from the rear of the single-storey business.  Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters Canada defeated Norway 8-1 on Monday to wrap up the preliminary round with a perfect 4-0 record at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship Canada outscored their opponents 29-5 in the round robin and is currently awaiting confirmation of its quarterfinal opponent Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt and defenceman Ryan Lin failed to register a point on Monday but both have made their presence felt in the first four games Three separate fentanyl labs have been dismantled after numerous search warrants were carried out across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley last month Two suspects were arrested at one of the locations “The fentanyl production labs located in the cities of Pitt Meadows and Aldergrove were equipped with specialized chemical processing equipment often found in academic and professional research facilities with one of the arrested individuals claiming to be a chemist with an advanced degree in organic chemistry,” Mounties said Police say the labs were discovered between March 26 and 29 after search warrants were issued in five separate cities: Pitt Meadows The action is a result of an investigation into B.C.-based organized crime that was launched in 2023 initiated to combat the importation of precursor chemicals and commercial lab equipment “This interdiction has prevented several million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from being produced and distributed across Canada,” said Chief Superintendent Stephen Lee the discovery of commercial-grade chemistry equipment at all locations in addition to the arrest of an individual who we suspect has a background in chemistry points to a disturbing trend of progressively enhanced scientific and technical expertise among transnational organized crime groups involved in the production and distribution of illicit drugs.” with other evidence — including seized drugs and chemicals — still being processed The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Aldergrove United Girls will play in the Coastal Cup final They clinched their spot on Sunday morning with a hard-earned win over the North Van Riptide It was a defensive battle that ended 0-0 at full time where Aldergrove won with their ninth shooter They will now play for the Cup on Sunday It was another gritty victory by Aldergrove a small U14 soccer team in both roster size and physical stature who have had to fill out their numbers with 12-year-old players just to field a full squad.  they have become a force to be reckoned with "It has been 10 years since the club has had a team go this far," said Brian Hunter, Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club coach calling it  "very much a David versus Goliath story." As team coach Kevin Burgham described it the plan was to be a "decently competitive" team even though they have to bring in underage players to provide a full complement "We have a core group of 13- and 12-year-old girls that have been together now for a few years," Burgham explained "This U14 age group for Aldergrove just doesn't have a lot of girls involved in soccer so we've always had a very small roster which includes three girls playing  one year up just so we can have a team in the league."   which was a knock-out qualification match for the Coastal Cup against a strong Guildford team "We added four U13 call ups to our permanent Cup roster and we played a home game," said Burgham.  They managed to keep the game 1-1 and take them into a shoot-out for the win.  Then, the underdogs from Aldergrove entered the Coastal Cup Round of 16 as the 14th seed on April 6 playing an away game in a heavy downpour against third-seeded North Van That took United to the quarter finals on April 12 playing number six seed Burnaby that they tied 1-1 before winning the shoot out Burgham praised the U13 call-ups as "integral to our success so far."  "They are a smaller-than-average team in height and roster size but collectively they are a force to be reckoned with," he summarized Joachim and Ann Church at 2827 273 St in Aldergrove will hold a service for Pope Francis "To entrust Pope Francis to the merciful arms of God praying for the repose of his soul," Pastor Lawrence Donnelly told the Aldergrove Star "He was very loved by the parishioners here." He described Pope Francis as "a very remarkable person,: "He reminded us of the importance of caring for those in need," Donnelly said "It's always a good reminder for us to do that "And also, the efforts he made for peace and reminding us of the basic message of Christianity which is, Jesus Christ and how he is our Lord and Saviour with the same love that Christ had for all humanity." Father Donelly said the Easter Monday passing was unexpected because it appeared the 88-year old pontiff was on the mend after a lengthy hospital stay for treatment of bronchitis that became pneumonia in both lungs "Things were going very poorly at one point but it seemed like he was out of the woods So it was a bit of a shock that he had passed away." A Vatican statement identified the cause of death as a stroke followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State and the Holy See Press Office released the report Monday night the Pope had a prior history of acute respiratory failure caused by multimicrobial bilateral pneumonia Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to bless thousands in St Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis was the first Jesuit to become pope and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III the Pope travelled to Canada to make a long-awaited public apology for the Catholic church’s role in the residential school system in Canada “I have come to your native lands to tell you in person of my sorrow to implore God’s forgiveness to express my closeness and to pray with you and for you,” Pope Francis said “I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the Indigenous Peoples.” Fraser Health issued an overdose alert Friday (May 1) for drugs that are being sold in Coquitlam "Blueish/ greenish granules sold as Down in Coquitlam tested positive for high levels of xylazine (Tranq) in combination with nifoxipam (benzodiazepine analog) and fentanyl," reads the release. “If someone overdoses: call 9-1-1 and stay with them Please look out for each other,” it continued Major construction is set to start at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at the end of the peak summer travel season and at that time BC Ferries will make reservations mandatory on sailings to Departure Bay announced some of its plans related to upcoming terminal upgrades work in West Vancouver The most significant change is that starting in the fall pre-booking will be required for all vehicle traffic from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay with standby no longer an option except for emergency vehicles and travellers with medical assured loading status "This change applies to one direction only and is designed to prevent traffic from backing up onto the highway and supporting better traffic flow through the terminal during construction," noted a press release from BC Ferries Reservations will not be required in the other direction Project plans at Horseshoe Bay terminal include deconstruction of the elevated concrete holding area and relocation of the control tower and the phase of work is expected to reduce the terminal's vehicle capacity by approximately 25 per cent “Every element of this project is being thoughtfully planned to safeguard the customer experience and ensure the safety of both our customers and crew as we renew our infrastructure at this critical terminal,” said Melanie Lucia vice-president of customer experience with BC Ferries “We recognize that construction brings challenges which is why we’re acting early and taking proactive steps to minimize disruption and maintain reliable service throughout the transition.” Other plans include licensing for the Queen of Capilano vessel servicing Bowen Island to carry approximately 33 per cent more passengers and crew, and the previously announced once-a-day sailings from Tsawwassen to Departure Bay starting at the end of spring BC Ferries said it is also developing "advanced modelling" technology to try to simulate how traffic will move through Horseshoe Bay terminal during each phase of construction to help with planning and decision-making Future phases of the work at the terminal include upgrading or replacing three berths and enhancing seismic resiliency and "operational efficiency." BC Ferries says the total cost of the renewal program at Horseshoe Bay terminal is expected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars The ferry corporation noted that the terminal is one of its busiest and most operationally complex but is challenged by its relatively small footprint with limited space for vehicles and its lack of flexibility to accommodate growing demand "The need for change is clear," noted BC Ferries in the release the limitations of the Horseshoe Bay terminal were evident with high traffic volumes and congestion putting pressure on local communities contributing to a negative customer experience for passengers trying to travel through this terminal to their final destination." About the Author: Nanaimo Bulletin News Staff Year two of the Hoop-A-Thon fundraiser in Aldergrove is aiming to beat the $25,000 raised for the local charities in its first year May 10 at Aldergrove Community Secondary School members of the Langley-based Vancouver Bandits pro basketball team will be shooting hoops and chatting with participants and audience members at the Rotary Clubs of Langley fundraiser for youth initiatives and sports we are supporting Inclusion Langley Society Registered teams and players compete to see how many free throw baskets they can sink in one minute raising funds by taking per-basket pledges or lump sum donations There are prizes for the player who sinks the most baskets and the team who raises the most funds “Supporting our local community is really important to us We loved being part of last year’s event and are looking forward to making this another successful event!” said Bandits sales and service manager Pavan Kalair Registration for individuals and teams of up to five players is online at https://go.rallyup.com/langleyhoopathon.   KONA ICE and light concession items will be on deck 302-unit housing project during a meeting that saw Mayor Nathan Pachal caution people in the audience more than once about interrupting The April 28 vote came three weeks after a marathon public hearing lasting nearly six hours that heard an overflow crowd complain the project planned for 200 Street between 49 and 50 Avenues was too big for the mostly single-family neighbourhood and would create traffic headaches Langley RCMP confirm that there was a violent home invasion in Aldergrove Police say the home invasion was targeted "so there is no potential harm to the public," said Sgt went into the woman's townhouse at 28 Avenue and 273 Street Police weren't willing to disclose too many details about the attack or how many suspects are involved New traffic lights that just went up at the intersection of 272 St with plans to extend the drive west to 271 In response to a Langley Advance Times query an unsigned statement from the Township of Langley said the lights at the new Aldergrove Town Centre project are part of an engineering services department plan to extend the new drive west 3,000 were expected to attend this Sunday's (May 4) show at D.W It will be the 36th annual car show at 23752 52 Ave. The annual D.W. Poppy school car show and fundraiser is underway pic.twitter.com/h5Ac5QzRVC Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says new legislation will speed up approvals for infrastructure projects the Infrastructure Projects Act is meant to enable the provincial government to expand work already underway "to reduce redundancy but redundancy," Ma said in Victoria.  "We'll be able to prioritize and accelerate approval for projects that will need to support for people in their communities The environmental assessment office will be developing an expedited environmental assessment process so that designated provincially significant projects we go through a faster review while continuing to uphold high environmental standards." Ma said B.C.'s population has "exploded" by 188,000 people between June 2023 and June 2024 "For everyone 10,000 people that are added to the population we need an additional 18 hospital beds and 4,000 additional homes and we saw 188,000 people join us in a single 12-month period." the legislation will speed up approvals for priority provincial infrastructure projects It would also allow for an expedited environmental assessment process so designated projects can be reviewed "more quickly without compromising B.C.'s high environmental standards." The legislation would also allow the Infrastructure Ministry to work with school districts health authorities and post-secondary institutions to deliver some projects on their behalf.  Ma said the projects could be delivered by Crown corporations First Nations and the private sector.  "They would need to create significant economic social or environmental benefits for people in B.C. and are projects that contribute to the priorities of British Columbians The public is invited to check out the Guys n' Gals Square Dance Club which takes to the dance floor at 4 p.m to learn square dancing from the basics onward and dancers will add new moves each week as they dance to all sorts of music No prior experience nor fancy clothing are required People should wear comfortable footwear and lessons are $6 per 90-minute class which takes place in the Aldergrove Heritage Hall Anyone with questions can reach out to square dance instructor ("caller") Tyler Wagner at 604-817-9350 The club is also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LetsSquareEmUp/ border crossing at Aldergrove could see some closures soon as our southern neighbour says the current facilities need some major renovations Ward Land Port of Entry links the Lower Mainland to Lynden General Services Administration says there are problems with the border that need to be addressed “It is no longer able to meet the operational needs of Customs and Border Protection with an acute impact on international commerce The port’s limited commercial capability results in unbalanced demand and escalating wait times at other commercial ports throughout Western Washington,” it stated While details about the project are limited the GSA says construction could begin in 2026 “The expansion project will expand and separate personal vehicle traffic and commercial screening operations the port at Lynden will feature five personal vehicle lanes and four commercial processing lanes,” the U.S The exact details of what the renovations will include are still to be announced but there are currently four options on the table Construction could take anywhere between 16 to 24 months to complete Some future PGA stars are Abbotsford-bound for a brand new season of the NextGen Pacific Championship which kicks off at Ledgeview Golf Club on Friday A total of 156 junior golfers are competing in this weekend's competition which marks the first of six qualifying events this summer for the 2025 national junior championships Ledgeview general manager Brad Clapp said that the Abbotsford course has played host to countless promising young golfers in the past An Abbotsford Police case brought officers to Aldergrove's 7-Eleven Wednesday morning "This incident relates to an ongoing and active Abbotsford Police Drug Enforcement Unit investigation.," according to Abbotsford Police Sgt Paul Walker. "The Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team is assisting us today with this investigation and were focused on the vehicle pictured in the video seen on social media." A witness said he heard a loud bang about 20 seconds before he saw ERT members circle a vehicle at the convenience store at about 10:20 a The holiday season kicks off in Aldergrove this Sunday with the annual treelighting festivities.  the Aldergrove Christmas Committee organizes the Tree of Lights ceremony led by Alyssa Nielsen in the plaza (272 Street and Fraser Highway).  Featuring a visit by the Grinch and favourite Whoville characters Nielsen said the event will be "quite a Whobilation!" "Families can visit the Whoville tent for selfies and warm cookies," she said.  JD Turkey Farms is providing turkey dogs and juice and the local Fresco is ensuring hands are warm with hot chocolate.  and the North Pole mailbox will be on site organized by Gulf & Fraser and the Aldergrove Community Association.  Families are also invited to bring a Christmas ornament to hang on the tree fence Claus will also be in attendance to lead Christmas carols perform a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and to officially light the Aldergrove Tree of Lights.  "We are so grateful for the support of the Township of Langley and over 20 businesses – even a few outside of the community," she commented.  Attendance is anticipated to be similar or more than last year's which Nielsen said was "nothing short of magical."   "We had more than double the attendance from the first year and people compared the experience to a Hallmark movie which was super lovely to hear," she told The Star.  The Aldergrove Food Bank will be on site collecting donations and those who can are encouraged to bring something for those in need.  The treelighting is the first of three Christmas-themed activities presented by the Aldergrove Christmas Committee in partnership with the Aldergrove Business Association and Aldergrove Agricultural Fair and Festival Association there will be a community Christmas party followed by the Aldergrove Light Up Christmas Parade which has been taking place downtown for approximately 30 years Volunteers are also still needed for the Christmas parade on Dec People interested can email volunteersaldergrove@gmail.com.  The April 28 federal election came with at least one shock to even veteran political observers: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in the Ontario riding of Carleton a riding he has held for more than two decades As the results came down in the late hours of election night who has led the Conservative Party since 2022 would lose to Liberal newcomer Bruce Fanjoy who secured the seat with just over 50 per cent of the vote share Poilievre – buoyed by former prime minister Justin Trudeau's unpopularity – was riding a wave of approval According to polls from the Angus Reid Institute 45 per cent of Canadians intending to vote Conservative by the end of 2024 the Conservatives garnered 41.3 per cent of the vote  – a total that would often be accompanied by a majority government but this time fell short of the 43.7 per cent captured by a resurgent Liberal Party under Mark Carney "If you had asked me before the election, 'Will Poilievre keep the seat?' I would have told you except for the sort of anecdotal stuff that you saw online, that his seat would be in danger," said Justin Leifso an assistant professor of political sciences at the University of Victoria. Leifso said he thought it was "remarkable" to see him lose what was thought of as a safe seat for the party One question now on the minds of many Canadians who assumed the Conservative chain of command would stay relatively similar regardless of the election results: What's next for Pierre "They're kind of in a purgatory here," said Leifso "He lost the election after being up by over 20 points The inter-party dynamics of the House of Commons With the NDP's Jagmeet Singh losing his Burnaby riding as well, Canada's two main opposition parties will be working on Parliament Hill without a leader there could be a silver lining for both the Tories and Poilievre The Conservatives receive a higher popular vote total than Stephen Harper's majority government in 2011, and unofficial results show they gained 16 seats Leifso said the Conservatives will be asking themselves the same sort of question the New Democrats will: what vision for Canada are we offering the country one predicated on grievances, or a more broad coalition?  and not everybody is going to be satisfied with the answer," he said Poilievre has yet to tip his hand on his next move the newly minted Liberal government is gearing up for the 45th Parliament and figuring out how to work with the other parties over the next four years they're going to be addressing and confronting the United States but I'm going to be keeping a really close eye on economic priorities," said Leifso "And this government has already gotten rid of the retail carbon tax, they've already lowered the capital gains tax.  free-enterprise approach to economics going to be dominating in this government? That's what I'm going to be watching for." What started out as a school fundraiser has become one of the high points of car show season in Langley with 3,000 expected to attend this Sunday's (May 4) show at D.W B.C.'s two-game winning streak a the Canadian Wheelchair Fours Curling Championships in Boucherville champs into third place in Pool B with a 2-2 record A metal Sasquatch has spurred a buzz in Aldergrove with commuters on 264 Street wondering just who created the 10 ft Langley-born and longtime Aldergrove resident fabricator.  taught by his father who worked as a steamfitter.  it was his version of babysitting," he laughed.  Owens has always been building something.  Owens' career includes working in fabrication shops and on various high-end projects like handrails and steel staircases for houses in North Vancouver but he said most of his skill was self-taught.  but came across drawings online that he wanted to build a couple years ago and ever since has been purchasing designs he liked to build himself "I'm not an artist. I get the parts cut my talent is the welding and the finishing," he said.  he always planned to put it in his front yard between the trees.  'did I just see what I think I saw?' And I figured it would catch people's attention," he told The Star.  It's made of mild steel and weighs about 800 lbs He also put a 10 ft. post in the ground and an additional four feet into the the sculpture that it's mounted on he stood on his own in the shop," Owens added The Sasquatch will remain on display at his family farm for passersby to enjoy at a distance If anyone is interested inquiring with Owens for a metalwork project, be it a sculpture or weld repair, he can be reached at owenscustoms32@gmail.com.  The seven-year-old pools in Aldergrove will need an extended shutdown for lap-pool resurfacing Typically the Township closes the lap pool and steam room at the Aldergrove Community Centre (ACC) for approximately three weeks for annual maintenance at the end of spring break but the lap pool will require extra work and it will impact the other amenities Langley RCMP said they have a suspect in custody after an apparent shooting incident in rural Langley police confirmed that no one had been injured ORIGINAL STORY: Langley RCMP are asking people in the area of 236 Street and 44 Avenue to shelter in place and schools near by are on hold and secure as a shooting incident unfolds Zynal Sharoom called this a "very serious incident unfolding" related to a report of shots fired Several officers are in the area and additional police resources are being called in and we are asking everyone in the area to adhere to police directions shelter in place within the immediate vicinity or avoid the area for their own safety," he said The investigation is still in its early stages The area around 4400 block of 236 Street will remain closed while the Langley RCMP continue their investigation Motorists are being requested to avoid the area and find alternate routes An area resident said he heard at least eight shots He heard two shots initially then about five minutes later he heard five or six shots He said he saw a large ERT armoured vehicle is in the area. Air One police helicopter is doing tight circles over the area and the Langley Township Fire Department is on scene The area police are concentrated on is largely rural with large hobby farm properties and a forested ravine that runs behind nearby Peterson Road Elementary An Aldergrove bus and truck maker in receivership owes $69 million half of it to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) and the rest to a long list of foreign and domestic businesses A tally of creditors published by receiver FTI Consulting Canada Inc which got its start supplying buses to BC Transit around 2008, owes $22.4 million to the bank and $11.9 million to EDC the federal agency that provides assistance to Canadian companies trying to expand into international markets Both are the only secured creditors listed meaning they have the right to be paid before any of the others on the list Unsecured creditors include several individuals associated with a Canadian Investment firm as well as a  bus chassis manufacturer in Turkey, Guleryuz Otobus Fabrikasi Xiamen Fengtai Bus and Coach International Co. Ltd. and an automotive engineering company in India, Hinduja Tech Ltd owed more than $1 million (all amounts are in Canadian dollars) Two Langley companies, Chohan Equity Group Ltd. and Chohan Property Group Ltd., owed $875,000 give addresses a few blocks away from the Vicinity administration office and storage yards at 262 Street and 31B Avenue When Vicinity was placed under receivership in October, its entire board of directors a secured creditor or the court appoint a receiver to take control of a business's assets and sell them to repay a loan was appointed receiver and manager of the company and obtained a court order from a Seattle bankruptcy court judge in November that also takes control of Vicinity's U.S which include a  “Buy America compliant” vehicle assembly facility in Ferndale Vicinity was delisted by the U.S.-based NASDAQ stock exchange because its shares fell below the minimum bid price requirement of $1 It was one of two delisting orders from NASDAQ the other in response to the company going into receivership As well, cease trade orders were issued against Vicinity including one from the British Columbia Securities Commission was formed to meet a request for smaller and mid-size buses from BC Transit by building a low floor that includes the corporate headquarters and an assembly plant 6, the company website remained offline and the main gate to the company headquarters in Aldergrove had been padlocked There was no response to queries emailed by the Langley Advance Times to Vicinity managers Enjoying Reading The Langley Advance Times Enter your email to connect to 30 more days worth of stories by journalists living & working in the Langley area Cowichan Bay’s Evan and Patty Begbie feel deceived by the federal government over its new Canadian Dental Care Plan Evan retired from Telus as a technician in 2013 and considered opting in to the company’s employee pension plan dental coverage but the company plan was very expensive and the couple concluded that it would cost them more than they would be paying without the employee plan so they didn’t sign up for it Organizers have made the tough call to cancel what would have been Aldergrove's 30th annual Christmas Light Up party and parade on Saturday "One of our folks who have been with the parade for its 30 years said they've never had to cancel before," she shared.  Nielsen said the committee and volunteers spent more than two hours trying to set up tents and barricades for the party but the gusts of wind were too strong.  "It's been incredibly strong gusts in Aldergrove The 20x20 tent for the hotdogs couldn't be put up The Township of Langley stage was delivered but they said it's too dangerous to put it up."  She added that she can't imagine the parade "floats trying to come down the road and possibly have things blowing everywhere."  "If one child or member of our community was injured by coming out to this event today this is really the kind of weather we are supposed to encourage people to stay indoors for I'd never sleep again," Nielsen shared.  We can't be out in the open trying to serve hotdogs there's just too many logistics involved that we can't work around."  Nielsen posted the announcement around 1:45 p.m Saturday in the Christmas in Aldergrove Facebook page.  but we have had to made the difficult decision to cancel the party and parade today Although the weather may seem milder in some locations than others the winds gusts at our venues have been extremely high," reads her post.  Thousands in Langley and nearly all of Aldergrove lost power Saturday morning due to the wind storm.  "I'm really hoping for kindness and understanding from the community that these calls were made due to safety," she said.  Nielsen encourages people who were planning to attend the parade with donations for the food bank to drop the food items off at the Aldergrove legion branch As for whether the parade may still happen Nielsen could not confirm at this time.  If any opportunity arises for us to reschedule we certainly would jump on that and be willing to put in our continued efforts into the New Year."   The Aldergrove Kodiaks finished the 2024-25 season with a 48-loss streak in regulation and it may be the former champion team's personal worst record.  with Kodiaks Joel Schmidt scoring first of the night and what would be the team's only goal.  Mission City Outlaws returned to the ice for middle period with renewed energy with Ashton Holbech scoring less than a minute in.  Cooper Crowe brought Mission in the lead short-handed with a second goal Several players from each team served penalties ranging from fighting and misconduct to cross-checking and roughing.  Peter Butler secured the lead for the Outlaws with a third goal before second period ended.  with Cohan Kunico scoring a fourth goal just nine seconds in.  The rest of the period was filled with various penalties for both teams for misconduct Outlaws' Max Wingrove scored the team's fifth and final goal with four minutes left of the game.  Kodiaks netminder Kyle Spak was busier than rival Jake Poblete as the Outlaws outshot them 31-16.  Spak made 1,026 saves this season of 1,166 shots against him a record for the goalie who joined the league in the 2021-22 season.  The three stars of the game were Missions's Kunico (first) Kodiaks remained seventh in the seven-team Harold Brittain Conference of the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) for the whole season not making the cut to partake in the playoffs.  crosstown team Langley Trappers lost their final game on Saturday to the Ridge Meadows Flames but still made the cut for playoffs.  Teams that made the cut for playoffs are the Flames (also the season champion) While this may be a personal worst for the Kodiaks they haven't set a record for worst of the league overall.  the Surrey Knights had finally broken a record 89-loss streak which had carried over two seasons though that included some overtime losses.  No One Else Covers Langley Like The Langley Advance Times When the vacant lot on the corner of 272 St and Fraser Highway was turned into a temporary public plaza by Langley Township in 2021 it became a popular space for community events with bookings ranging from Canada Day and Christmas celebrations to community garage sale events and barbecue fundraisers the Township has stopped accepting bookings and community groups that use the temporary plaza are now looking for new sites to hold their events Langley's oldest and only bowling alley is still rolling around in downtown Aldergrove.  The building was constructed by Jack and Dorothy Scott on their property their house was just east of the bowling alley.  Jack was a longtime member of the Aldergrove Volunteer Fire Department Scott Motors – which he later sold to Elmer and Ann Quiring principal of Shortreed Community Elementary in Aldergrove continued his tradition of snow day videos when the Lower Mainland was blanketed in up to a foot of snow on Sunday With the schools closed and empty of staff and students Wejr filled the halls with his own lyrics about the weather over Jelly Roll's "I Am Not Okay The Aldergrove Fair committee has met the minimum needed to begin planning the 113th annual fair but more volunteers and sponsors are still very much needed Keightley himself began volunteering for the fair in late 2023 when organizers said it was under threat of cancelling due to a lack of volunteers.  "I turned up and wanted to do something," he told The Star Over the past few months, downtown Aldergrove witnessed the rise of the new town centre's first four six-storey buildings and one two-storey building.  Named after some of Aldergrove's pioneer families, the buildings Shortreed and the additional Creekside – which is located along Bertrand Creek – are scheduled to be completed in spring this year.  All have 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