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Langley City's Smart Bet on Public Consensus for Major Infrastructure

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Langley City Council is making a calculated move with Invest Langley City. By putting aquatic centre and performing arts centre decisions directly to residents through ballot questions, they're turning potential political liabilities into democratic legitimacy and community-backed infrastructure....

Mayor Woodward's charity gave just $8K despite $55M pledge

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Mayor Eric Woodward promised in 2018 to transfer $55 million in real estate to charity. Seven years later, his foundation has donated just $8,117. The Investigative Journalism Foundation found he never transferred the properties and the foundation was never registered as a charity....

Whitmarsh sounds alarm on Township's mounting debt crisis

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Byelection candidate Blair Whitmarsh warns Township debt could hit $653M this year, a 400% jump since 2023. His analysis shows per-household debt surging to $10,754, potentially making Langley BC's most indebted municipality per capita as voters head to polls Oct. 25....

Langley Township byelection: Who are the seven candidates?

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Seven candidates are competing in Langley Township's October 25 byelection to fill the council seat vacated by Misty Van Popta. The field includes former MP John Aldag, ex-Langley City mayor Val van den Broek, and former councillor Blair Whitmarsh, among others....

Eric Woodward Sets His Sights on Langley City and Langley School District

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward has registered three elector organizations to run candidates across Langley Township, Langley City, and the school district in 2026. The expansion comes as the Township faces a court-ruled invalid fee policy and hundreds of millions in debt....

CN Rail's Exit Opens Door to Regional Rail Revolution Across Lower Mainland

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

CN Rail's exit from key corridors sparks renewed hope for regional passenger rail connecting communities across the Lower Mainland. The proposed $10 billion MVX Nexus network could transform commutes for working families while easing Highway 1 congestion and opening new housing opportunities....