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Rejected by Conservatives, De Jong Enters South Langley Race as Independent

Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong is running as an independent after being rejected by the Conservatives, shaking up the Abbotsford-South Langley race. His move raises questions about party influence, voter choice, and the future of Conservative strongholds in Fraser Valley....

MLA Jody Toor Opposes Eby’s Tariff Strategy, Favors Carbon Tax

Langley-Willowbrook MLA Jody Toor slammed the B.C. government’s throne speech as “empty promises” and also raised concerns over U.S. tariffs. As the legislature’s spring session unfolds, Toor must navigate political challenges and credibility questions....

Fake PhDs & Psychedelics: The Tyee Exposes MLA Jody Toor

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

Newly elected MLA Jody Toor is under fire for allegedly misrepresenting her medical credentials, falsely claiming an MD and PhD from an unaccredited school. Her past role in psychedelic therapy, despite her party’s anti-drug stance, raises concerns about hypocrisy, integrity, and accountability....

MLAs Bhangu, Toor Live Outside Langley Ridings They Won

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

New Conservative MLAs Harman Bhangu and Jody Toor won Langley ridings while living in North Delta and Surrey, financial disclosures reveal. Only Misty Van Popta, the third Conservative MLA elected, lives in Langley. The revelation comes as residents struggle with housing affordability....

Cloverdale-Langley City Byelection: What You Need to Know

By Rainer Fehrenbacher

The Cloverdale-Langley City byelection on Dec 16 will fill a federal seat vacated by John Aldag. Advance voting is Dec 6-9, with vote-by-mail open until Dec 10. Key issues include housing, healthcare, and crime, as Tamara Jansen (CPC), Madison Fleischer (LPC), and Vanessa Sharma (NDP) run....